October 14, 2021
Question:
If a patient has one stable chronic illness and one acute uncomplicated illness without systemic symptoms, can we “up” the level of Problems Addressed to Moderate?
Answer:
No, sorry, unfortunately it doesn’t work that way. The problems are no additive or cumulative. One stable chronic illness and one acute uncomplicated illness without systemic symptoms is still Low Problems Addressed.
*This response is based on the best information available as of 10/14/21.
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