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Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): https://m.wic.ca.gov; https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DWICSN/Pages/Program-Landing1.aspx
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Statin High Moderate Low Lipid-lowering¢ ≥50% 30%–49% <30% Rosuvastatin 20–40 mg 5–10 mg Atorvastatin 40–80 mg 10–20 mg Simvastatin 40 mg 10 mg Lovastatin 40 mg 20 mg Pravastatin 40 mg 10–20 mg Fluvastatin 40 mg twice daily 20–40 mg Pitavastatin 2–4 mg 1 mg ¢...
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The AAFP answers this question in 2019: “Q: Under Medicare’s rules for medical review of student documentation, what must a teaching physician document when he or she agrees with the exam findings, assessment, and plan noted by the student? A: According to...
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What does a new vs. established problem mean in medical decision making (MDM)? A former billing auditor told me that in MDM, “new problem” means new to the provider and “established problem” means established to the provider. This means if you see a...
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The CMS website says: “For purposes of billing for E/M services, patients are identified as either new or established, depending on previous encounters with the provider. New Patient: An individual who did not receive any professional services from the...
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In the level of risk for MDM, level 4 includes “Prescription drug management”. But what qualifies as prescription drug management? A new Rx, Rx refill, increasing or decreasing Rx dose, discontinuing Rx, and continuing Rx all qualify as prescription drug...
