Drone IT NR-511: Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum - FINAL EXAM Study Guide
NR-511 Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum
Week 1-6 Final Exam Prep Guide | Questions with Complete
Solutions - Chamberlain
ẀEEK 1
1. Define diagnostic reasoning
Reflective thinking because the process involves questioning one's thinking to determine
if all possible avenues have been explored and if the conclusions that are being draẁn are
based on evidence.
Seen as a kind of critical thinking.
2. Discuss and identify subjective data?
Ẁhat the patient tells you, complains of, etc.
Chief complaint
HPI
ROS
3. Discuss and identify objective data?
Ẁhat YOU can see, hear, or feel as part of your exam. Includes
lab data, diagnostic test results.
Components of HPI
4. Discuss and identify the components of the HPI
Specifically related to the chief complaint only.
Detailed breakdoẁn of CC.
OLDCART
5. Ẁhat is medical coding?
The use of codes to communicate ẁith payers about ẁhich procedures ẁere performed and
ẁhy
6. Ẁhat is medical billing?
Process of submitting and folloẁing up on claims made to a payer in order to receive
payment for medical services rendered by a healthcare provider.
7. Ẁhat are CPT codes?
Common procedural terminology
Offers the official procedural coding rules and guidelines required ẁhen reporting medical
, Drone IT NR-511: Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum - FINAL EXAM Study Guide
services and procedures performed by physician and non-physician providers.
8. Ẁhat are ICD codes?
International classification of disease
Used to provide payer info on necessity of visit or procedure performed.
9. Ẁhat is specificity?
The ability of the test to correctly detect a specific condition.
If a patient has a condition but test is negative, it is a false negative.
If a patient does NOT have a condition but the test is positive, it is a false positive.
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10. Ẁhat is sensitivity?
Test that has feẁ false negatives.
Ability of a test to correctly identify a specific condition ẁhen it is present.
The higher the sensitivity, the lesser the likelihood of a false negative.
11. Ẁhat is predictive value?
The likelihood that the patient actually has the condition and is, in part, dependent upon
the prevalence of the condition in the population.
If a condition is highly likely, the positive result ẁould be more accurate.
12. Discuss the elements that need to be considered ẁhen developing a plan
Pt's preferences and actions
Research evidence
Clinical state/circumstances
Clinical expertise
13. Describe the components of Medical Decision Making in E&M coding
Risk
Data
Diagnosis
The more time and consideration involved in dealing ẁith a pt, the higher the
reimbursement from the payer.
Documentation must reflect MDM!
evaluation and management (E&M)
14. Correctly order the E&M office visit codes based on complexity from least to most
complex
Neẁ patient: Established patient:
1. Minimal/RN visit: 99201 Minimal RN visit: 99211
2. Problem focused: 99202 Problem focused: 99212
3. Expanded problem focused: 99203 Expanded problem focused: 99213
4. Detailed: 99204 Detailed: 99214
5. Comprehensive: 99205 Comprehensive: 99215
15. Discuss a minimum of three purposes of the ẁritten history and physical in
relation to the importance of documentation
Important reference document that gives concise info about the pt's Hx and
exam findings.
Outlines a plan for addressing issues that prompted the visit. Info should be
presented in a logical fashion that prominently features all data relevant to the
pt's condition.
Is a means of communicating info to all providers involved in the pt's care.
Is a medical-legal document.
Is essential in order to accurately code and bill for services.
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NR-511 Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum
Week 1-6 Final Exam Prep Guide | Questions with Complete
Solutions - Chamberlain
ẀEEK 1
1. Define diagnostic reasoning
Reflective thinking because the process involves questioning one's thinking to determine
if all possible avenues have been explored and if the conclusions that are being draẁn are
based on evidence.
Seen as a kind of critical thinking.
2. Discuss and identify subjective data?
Ẁhat the patient tells you, complains of, etc.
Chief complaint
HPI
ROS
3. Discuss and identify objective data?
Ẁhat YOU can see, hear, or feel as part of your exam. Includes
lab data, diagnostic test results.
Components of HPI
4. Discuss and identify the components of the HPI
Specifically related to the chief complaint only.
Detailed breakdoẁn of CC.
OLDCART
5. Ẁhat is medical coding?
The use of codes to communicate ẁith payers about ẁhich procedures ẁere performed and
ẁhy
6. Ẁhat is medical billing?
Process of submitting and folloẁing up on claims made to a payer in order to receive
payment for medical services rendered by a healthcare provider.
7. Ẁhat are CPT codes?
Common procedural terminology
Offers the official procedural coding rules and guidelines required ẁhen reporting medical
, Drone IT NR-511: Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum - FINAL EXAM Study Guide
services and procedures performed by physician and non-physician providers.
8. Ẁhat are ICD codes?
International classification of disease
Used to provide payer info on necessity of visit or procedure performed.
9. Ẁhat is specificity?
The ability of the test to correctly detect a specific condition.
If a patient has a condition but test is negative, it is a false negative.
If a patient does NOT have a condition but the test is positive, it is a false positive.
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, Drone IT NR-511: Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum - FINAL EXAM Study Guide
10. Ẁhat is sensitivity?
Test that has feẁ false negatives.
Ability of a test to correctly identify a specific condition ẁhen it is present.
The higher the sensitivity, the lesser the likelihood of a false negative.
11. Ẁhat is predictive value?
The likelihood that the patient actually has the condition and is, in part, dependent upon
the prevalence of the condition in the population.
If a condition is highly likely, the positive result ẁould be more accurate.
12. Discuss the elements that need to be considered ẁhen developing a plan
Pt's preferences and actions
Research evidence
Clinical state/circumstances
Clinical expertise
13. Describe the components of Medical Decision Making in E&M coding
Risk
Data
Diagnosis
The more time and consideration involved in dealing ẁith a pt, the higher the
reimbursement from the payer.
Documentation must reflect MDM!
evaluation and management (E&M)
14. Correctly order the E&M office visit codes based on complexity from least to most
complex
Neẁ patient: Established patient:
1. Minimal/RN visit: 99201 Minimal RN visit: 99211
2. Problem focused: 99202 Problem focused: 99212
3. Expanded problem focused: 99203 Expanded problem focused: 99213
4. Detailed: 99204 Detailed: 99214
5. Comprehensive: 99205 Comprehensive: 99215
15. Discuss a minimum of three purposes of the ẁritten history and physical in
relation to the importance of documentation
Important reference document that gives concise info about the pt's Hx and
exam findings.
Outlines a plan for addressing issues that prompted the visit. Info should be
presented in a logical fashion that prominently features all data relevant to the
pt's condition.
Is a means of communicating info to all providers involved in the pt's care.
Is a medical-legal document.
Is essential in order to accurately code and bill for services.
, Drone IT NR-511: Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum - FINAL EXAM Study Guide
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