Counting Problems Addressed for Medical Decision Making

Counting Problems Addressed for Medical Decision Making

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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