System and method for managing patient encounters
First Claim
1. A method of managing a patient encounter using an electronic medical records system for use by medical personnel within a medical facility, the method comprising:
- a plurality of medical personnel collecting and storing individual patient medical information in specified fields on a computer;
assigning an office visit procedure code level to an encounter with a patient;
entering documentation of the encounter with the patient;
performing an audit of the documentation during the encounter with the patient; and
providing an indication to a user of a requirement to provide additional documentation to support the assigned procedure code level.
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Abstract
A method and system for electronically maintaining medical records and to facilitate availability and use of information relating to patients, as well as other information used in the operation of a medical facility. The system stores information such as patient charts, medical histories of patients, insurance information, including documentation requirements of insurance companies, timelines for calendaring events, and dictionaries of commonly or repetitively used information. The system permits inputting of information relating to a patient encounter or appointment with a patient and inputting information on business related contacts, including information on patients, pharmacies, physicians and insurance companies. The system further facilitates tracking of patients and their medical status, prescription writing, printing of reports, and preparation of insurance forms, including electronic claim forms.
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13 Claims
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1. A method of managing a patient encounter using an electronic medical records system for use by medical personnel within a medical facility, the method comprising:
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a plurality of medical personnel collecting and storing individual patient medical information in specified fields on a computer; assigning an office visit procedure code level to an encounter with a patient; entering documentation of the encounter with the patient; performing an audit of the documentation during the encounter with the patient; and providing an indication to a user of a requirement to provide additional documentation to support the assigned procedure code level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13)
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9. A method of managing a patient encounter using an electronic medical records system, the method comprising:
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providing a care plan dialog screen for creating a time based care plan; a medical services provider entering a care plan description at the care plan dialog screen; entering a care plan category at the care plan dialog screen; entering at least one reminder event for inclusion in the care plan by providing a path from the care plan dialog screen to a care plan reminder definition screen; and entering a lead time, defining a time interval providing an initial reminder to a patient, from the reminder definition screen. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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