Patient Encounter and Authorization Tracking Form Instructions
This form contains 122 fields organized into 33 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Appointment Info | ||
| Appointment Time | Time |
Enter the scheduled appointment time for the patient as shown on the chart.
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| Initial | Checkbox |
Check this box when the appointment is the patient's initial visit (first visit for this episode of care).
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| Follow-Up | Checkbox |
Check this box when the appointment is a follow-up visit rather than the initial visit.
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| Last Seen Date | Date |
Enter the date the patient was last seen by a provider prior to this visit. Fill only if 'Follow-Up' is 'Yes'.
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| TOC from Dr. | Checkbox |
Check this box when the appointment is a transition of care (TOC) referral or transfer from another doctor and you want to note the referring physician.
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| TOC From Physician | Text |
Enter the name of the physician who transferred care or referred the patient (TOC = Transfer of Care). Fill only if 'TOC from Dr.' is 'Yes'.
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| Authorization Counts (header) | ||
| Date Submitted for Authorization | Date |
Enter the date this authorization request was submitted for the specified body part/status.
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| Number Requested | Text |
Enter the total number of services or visits requested under this authorization.
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| Number Approved | Text |
Enter the total number of services or visits approved for this authorization.
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| Number Modified | Text |
Enter the total number of services or visits that were modified or adjusted after the original authorization.
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| Body Part(s)/Status Field | ||
| Body Part(s)/Status 1 | Text |
Enter the body part(s) involved and their current status or authorization note for this line (for example: “Right Knee – Authorized,” “Left Shoulder – Pending,” or a brief status description).
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| Completion Info | ||
| Today's Date | Date |
Enter the date when this checklist was completed.
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| Form Completed By | Text |
Enter the full name or identifier of the person who completed this form.
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| Current Meds Row 1 | ||
| Row 1 — Current Meds (Medication) | Text |
Enter the name of the medication(s) the patient is currently taking for the first medications row, including dose and frequency if known.
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| Current Meds Row 1 - Need Refill | Checkbox |
Check this box when the medication listed on the first Current Meds row requires a refill.
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| Row 1 — Current Meds (Notes) | Text |
Enter any notes related to the medication(s) listed on this row such as refills, special instructions, start/end dates, or clarifying details.
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| Current Meds Row 2 | ||
| Current Med Row 2 - Medication | Text |
Enter the medication name (and optionally dose and strength) for the second current medication listed.
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| Row 2 - Need Refill (1) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the first medication listed on Current Meds Row 2 requires a refill.
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| Current Med Row 2 - Notes | Text |
Enter any notes related to this medication such as dosing instructions, frequency, prescribing provider, or refill/comments.
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| Current Meds Row 3 | ||
| Current Meds Row 3 — Medication Name | Text |
Enter the name of the medication for the third current-medication row (brand or generic) as it should appear in the patient chart.
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| Current Meds Row 3 - Need Refill | Checkbox |
Check this box when the medication listed on the third Current Meds row requires a refill.
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| Current Meds Row 3 — Notes / Dosage / Instructions | Text |
Enter any additional details for the medication in row 3 such as dose, frequency, route, special instructions, or brief notes for the chart.
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| Current Meds Row 4 | ||
| Current Meds Row 4 - Medication | Text |
Enter the name, dose and any brief prescription details of the fourth current medication the patient is taking (e.g., medication name and strength).
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| Current Meds Row 4 - Need Refill | Checkbox |
Check this box when the medication listed on the fourth Current Meds row requires a refill.
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| Current Meds Row 4 - Notes | Text |
Enter any additional notes about the fourth medication such as directions, refills, prescribing provider, start date, or relevant comments.
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| Dictation & Report | ||
| Initial Dictation Complete: Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when the patient's initial dictation has been completed and submitted.
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| Initial Dictation Complete: No | Checkbox |
Check this box when the patient's initial dictation has not been completed.
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| Report in File: Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when the dictated report is present in the patient's file.
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| Report in File: No | Checkbox |
Check this box when the dictated report is not present in the patient's file.
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| General | ||
| Body Part(s) | Text | |
| Body Part(s) 2 | Text | |
| Grip and Girth Checks | ||
| Grips? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the patient demonstrated adequate hand grip strength during the exam (grip test performed and normal/acceptable).
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| Grips? No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the patient did not demonstrate adequate hand grip strength during the exam or the grip test was abnormal/absent.
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| Girths? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if girth (circumference) measurements were performed and recorded for the affected area(s).
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| Girths? No | Checkbox |
Check this box if girth (circumference) measurements were not performed.
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| Imaging Header | ||
| Date Submitted for Authorization | Date |
Enter the date the imaging authorization request was submitted.
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| Body Part(s) | Text |
Enter the anatomical body part(s) for which the imaging study authorization is being requested (e.g., left knee, cervical spine).
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| Imaging Row 1 (MRI) | ||
| Row 1 (MRI) - Rx Date | Date |
Enter the prescription/authorization date for the MRI service for Imaging Row 1.
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| MRI (Row 1) - Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when the MRI authorization request has been approved/authorized.
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| MRI (Row 1) - Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when the MRI authorization request has been denied.
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| MRI (Row 1) - Report in CB? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when the MRI report is present and filed in the CB (i.e., the chart/binder) indicating 'Yes'.
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| Imaging Row 2 (CT) | ||
| Imaging Row 2 — CT Rx Date | Date |
Enter the prescription/authorization date for the CT scan in this row.
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| CT: Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when the CT study has been approved/authorized for the patient.
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| CT: Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when the CT study request was denied and authorization was not granted.
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| CT: Report in CB? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when the CT report has been entered into/available in the CB (chart/building) system (answering 'Yes').
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| Imaging Row 3 (EMG) | ||
| EMG (Row 3) Rx Date | Date |
Enter the prescription/authorization date for the EMG study in row 3.
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| Imaging Row 3 (EMG) - Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when the EMG (row 3) exam/request has been authorized.
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| Imaging Row 3 (EMG) - Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when the EMG (row 3) exam/request has been denied.
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| Imaging Row 3 (EMG) - Report in CB? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when the EMG (row 3) report has been placed in the chart/CB (confirming the report is on file).
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| Medical Records | ||
| Med Recs in File - N/A | Checkbox |
Check this box when medical records are not applicable or not required for this case.
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| Med Recs in File - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when the patient's medical records are already in the chart/file.
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| Med Recs in File - Date Requested | Checkbox |
Check this box when you are recording the date on which medical records were requested (enter the date in the adjacent field).
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| Date Requested (Med Records) | Date |
Enter the date the medical records were requested for this chart.
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| Med Recs in File - Status | Checkbox |
Check this box when you are entering or updating the current status of the medical records (e.g., pending, received) in the adjacent status field.
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| Med Records Status | Text |
Enter the current status or status code of the medical records request (for example: Pending, Received, Denied, or a short numeric code).
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| Medication Summary | ||
| Meds: Dispensed | Checkbox |
Check this box when the listed medication was physically dispensed to the patient.
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| Meds: Rx | Checkbox |
Check this box when a prescription (Rx) for the listed medication was written or provided.
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| Other Medication 1 | Text |
Enter the name or brief details of any additional medication related to the patient that is not listed in the main Meds section.
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| Patient Identification | ||
| Patient Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the patient as it appears in the medical record (first and last name, and middle initial if used).
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| Account Number | Text |
Enter the patient's account or record number assigned by the facility (include any letters or leading zeros exactly as shown).
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| M.D. (Attending Physician) | Text |
Enter the name or initials of the attending physician (the M.D. responsible for the patient) as used on the chart.
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| Primary Body Part(s) | ||
| Primary Body Part(s) | Text |
Enter the primary anatomical body part(s) related to this visit or claim (list sides or multiple parts as needed), for example: "Right knee" or "Left shoulder; Cervical spine".
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| PTP and Claim Info | ||
| PTP - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if this visit/record is for the patient’s Primary Treating Physician (PTP).
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| PTP - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if this visit/record is not for the patient’s Primary Treating Physician (PTP).
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| PTP - Co-TX Provider | Checkbox |
Check this box if a co-treating provider is involved and enter that provider’s name on the adjacent line.
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| PTP / Treating Provider | Text |
Enter the primary treating provider (PTP) or co-treating provider name responsible for the patient’s care.
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| Delayed Claim - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if there is a delayed claim associated with this patient/visit.
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| Delayed Claim - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if there is no delayed claim associated with this patient/visit.
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| Decision Date | Date |
Enter the date the claim decision was made. Fill only if 'Delayed Claim - Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Rehab Row 1 (FCE) | ||
| Rehab Row 1 (FCE) - Rx Date | Date |
Enter the prescription date for the FCE (Functional Capacity Evaluation) associated with Rehab Row 1.
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| Row 1 FCE - Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when the FCE (Functional Capacity Evaluation) for Rehab Row 1 has been authorized for the requested body part/date.
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| Row 1 FCE - Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when the FCE for Rehab Row 1 has been denied for the requested body part/date.
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| Row 1 FCE - Report in CB? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when the FCE report for Rehab Row 1 has been entered or is available in the claims database (CB).
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| Rehab Row 2 (DME) | ||
| Rehab Row 2 (DME) Rx Date | Date |
Enter the prescription (Rx) date for the durable medical equipment (DME) associated with Rehab Row 2.
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| Rehab Row 2 (DME) - Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when the DME (Durable Medical Equipment) request in Rehab Row 2 has been authorized.
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| Rehab Row 2 (DME) - Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when the DME (Durable Medical Equipment) request in Rehab Row 2 has been denied.
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| Rehab Row 2 (DME) - Report in CB? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when the report for the DME entry in Rehab Row 2 is included in the claim binder (i.e., 'Report in CB' is yes).
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| Rehab Row 3 (Other) | ||
| Rehab Row 3 (Other) - Rx Date | Date |
Enter the prescription or authorization date for the 'Other' rehab service listed in Rehab Row 3.
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| Rehab Row 3 (Other) - Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when the 'Other' rehab service on Row 3 has been approved/authorized for the patient.
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| Rehab Row 3 (Other) - Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when the 'Other' rehab service on Row 3 has been denied and authorization was not granted.
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| Rehab Row 3 (Other) - Report in CB? Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box when a report for the 'Other' rehab service on Row 3 should be filed in the chart board (CB) or marked as reported.
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| Rehab/Equipment Header | ||
| Date Submitted for Authorization | Date |
Enter the date the authorization for this rehab/equipment request was submitted.
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| Body Part(s) | Text |
Enter the anatomical body part(s) associated with this rehab/equipment authorization (for example: Right shoulder, L lumbar spine, bilateral knees).
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| Status - Section 1 | ||
| Section 1 Status | Text |
Enter the current status or short status note for Section 1 (e.g., Authorized, Denied, Pending, or a brief explanation of the case status).
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| Status - Section 2 | ||
| Section 2 — Status | Text |
Enter the current status or brief status note for Section 2 (for example, authorization outcome, case status, or a short progress/update).
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| Surgery Info | ||
| Date Submitted for Authorization | Date |
Enter the date the surgery authorization was submitted. Fill only if 'Eval Only', 'Eval & Treat', 'Transfer of Care', 'AOE/COE', 'QME', 'AME', 'IME' is 'Yes' (any).
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| Post-Op Appointment Date | Date |
Enter the scheduled post-operative follow-up appointment date. Fill only if 'Eval Only', 'Eval & Treat', 'Transfer of Care', 'AOE/COE', 'QME', 'AME', 'IME' is 'Yes' (any).
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| Rx Date | Date |
Enter the date the prescription or authorization request (Rx) was issued.
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| Surgery: Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when the requested surgery has been approved/authorized for this patient (use on the Surgery row next to Rx Date and Date of Sx).
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| Surgery: Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when the requested surgery has been denied for this patient (use on the Surgery row next to Rx Date and Date of Sx).
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| Date of Surgery | Date |
Enter the date the surgery (Sx) was performed.
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| Days Post-Op (Days P-OP) | Text |
Enter the number of days post-operative (days since surgery) at the time of this entry.
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| Therapy Row 1 (Physical Therapy) | ||
| Therapy Row 1 - Physical Therapy Rx Date | Date |
Enter the prescription (Rx) date for the first physical therapy authorization.
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| Therapy Row 1 (Physical Therapy) - Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when physical therapy for this authorization request has been approved/authorized.
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| Therapy Row 1 (Physical Therapy) - Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when physical therapy for this authorization request has been denied.
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| Therapy Row 1 - Physical Therapy # of Visits Completed | Text |
Enter the number of physical therapy visits completed for this authorization as digits (for example: 0, 1, 12).
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| Therapy Row 2 (Chiro) | ||
| Chiro Rx Date (Row 2) | Date |
Enter the date the chiropractic prescription/authorization was issued for this therapy row.
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| Therapy Row 2 (Chiro) - Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when chiropractic treatment for the second therapy row (Chiro) has been authorized for the patient.
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| Therapy Row 2 (Chiro) - Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when chiropractic treatment for the second therapy row (Chiro) has been denied for the patient.
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| Chiro # of Visits Completed (Row 2) | Text |
Enter the number of chiropractic visits that have been completed for this authorization (use digits).
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| Therapy Row 3 (Acupuncture) | ||
| Therapy Row 3 - Acupuncture Rx Date | Date |
Enter the prescription (Rx) date associated with the acupuncture authorization for this therapy row.
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| Therapy Row 3 (Acupuncture) - Authorized | Checkbox |
Check this box when acupuncture visits have been approved/authorized for this patient (enter RX date and number of visits completed as applicable).
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| Therapy Row 3 (Acupuncture) - Denied | Checkbox |
Check this box when the request for acupuncture visits has been denied for this patient (record denial date and any notes as needed).
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| Therapy Row 3 - Acupuncture # of Visits Completed | Text |
Enter the number of acupuncture visits completed (or otherwise counted) for this authorization row as a numeric value.
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| Type of Case - PI | ||
| Eval & Treat | Checkbox |
Check this box when the PI case visit is for evaluation and ongoing treatment during this encounter.
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| Eval & Co-Treat | Checkbox |
Check this box when the PI case visit includes evaluation plus co-treatment with another provider during this encounter.
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| Consult Only w/ Report | Checkbox |
Check this box when the PI case visit is a consultation only and a written report will be provided.
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| Consult w/ MRI & Report | Checkbox |
Check this box when the PI case visit is a consultation that includes review of an MRI and a written report.
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| Surgical Consult w/ Procedures Performed | Checkbox |
Check this box when the PI case involves a surgical consultation during which procedures are performed.
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| Surgical Consultation w/ Report Only | Checkbox |
Check this box when the PI case is a surgical consultation that results only in a report and no procedures are performed.
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| Type of Case - PVT | ||
| PVT: PPO | Checkbox |
Check this box when the patient's private insurance type is a PPO.
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| PVT: HMO | Checkbox |
Check this box when the patient's private insurance type is an HMO.
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| PVT: Cash | Checkbox |
Check this box when the patient will pay cash or is self-pay for this visit.
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| PVT: Other | Checkbox |
Check this box when the patient's private insurance type is not listed and specify the type on the provided line.
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| PVT - Other (specify) | Text |
Enter the name or brief description of the private/personal payment type when 'Other' is selected (e.g., specific insurer, self-pay arrangement, or payment source). Fill only if 'PVT: Other' is 'Yes'.
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| Type of Case - WC | ||
| Eval Only | Checkbox |
Check this box when the worker's compensation (WC) patient is being evaluated only and will not receive treatment at this visit.
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| Eval & Treat | Checkbox |
Check this box when the WC patient will receive both an evaluation and treatment during this visit.
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| Transfer of Care | Checkbox |
Check this box when the patient's care is being transferred to or from another provider for this WC case.
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| AOE/COE | Checkbox |
Check this box when the visit is for AOE/COE purposes for this WC case.
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| QME | Checkbox |
Check this box when the visit is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) examination for this WC case.
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| AME | Checkbox |
Check this box when the visit is an Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) examination for this WC case.
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| IME | Checkbox |
Check this box when the visit is an Independent Medical Examination (IME) for this WC case.
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