APN Services. a. The APN, in any and all settings, shall keep such legible individual written records and /or electronic medical records (EMR) as are necessary to fully disclose the kind and extent of service(s) provided, the procedure code being billed and the medical necessity for those services. b. Documentation of services performed by the APN shall include, as a minimum: i. The date of service; ii. The name of the beneficiary; iii. The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit; iv. Review of systems; v. Physical examination; vi. Diagnosis; vii. A plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment(s); viii. The signature of the APN rendering the service; and ix. Other documentation appropriate to the procedure code being billed. (See N.J.A.C. 10:58A-4, HCPCS Codes.) c. In order to receive reimbursement for an initial visit, the following documentation, at a minimum, shall be placed on the medical record by the APN, regardless of the setting where the examination was performed: i. Chief complaint(s); ii. A complete history of the present illness, with current medications and review of systems, including recordings of pertinent negative findings; iii. Pertinent medical history; iv. Pertinent family and social history; v. A complete physical examination; vi. Diagnosis; and vii. Plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment. d. In order to document the record for reimbursement purposes, the progress note for routine office visits or follow up care visits shall include the following: i. In an office or residential health care facility: 1) The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit; 2) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained; 3) Pertinent physical findings; 4) All diagnostic tests and/or procedures ordered and/or performed, if any, with results; and 5) A diagnosis. ii. In a hospital or nursing facility setting: 1) An update of symptoms; 2) An update of physical symptoms; 3) A resume of findings of procedures, if any done; 4) Pertinent positive and negative findings of lab, X-ray or any other test; 5) Additional planned studies, if any, and the reason for the studies; and 6) Treatment changes, if any. e. To qualify as documentation that the service was rendered by the APN during an inpatient stay, the medical record shall contain the APN’s notes indicating that the APN personally: i. Reviewed the beneficiary’s medical history with the beneficiary and/or his or her family, depending upon the medical situation; ii. Performed a physical examination, as appropriate; iii. Confirmed or revised the diagnosis; and iv. Visited and examined the beneficiary on the days for which a claim for reimbursement is made. f. The APN’s involvement shall be clearly demonstrated in notes reflecting the APN’s personal involvement with, or participation in, the service rendered. g. For all EPSDT examinations for individuals under 21 years of age, the following shall be documented in the beneficiary’s medical record and shall include: i. A history (complete initial for new beneficiary, interval for established beneficiary) including past medical history, family history, social history, and systemic review. ii. A developmental and nutritional assessment. iii. A complete, unclothed, physical examination to also include the following:
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Samples: Contract Requirements Appendix, Contract Requirements Appendix
APN Services. a. a) The APN, in any and all settings, shall keep such legible individual written records and /or and/or electronic medical records (EMR) as are necessary to fully disclose the kind and extent of service(s) provided, the procedure code being billed and the medical necessity for those services.
b. b) Documentation of services performed by the APN shall include, as a minimum:
i. i) The date of service;
ii. ) The name of the beneficiary;
iii. ) The beneficiary’s 's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
iv. ) Review of systems;
v. v) Physical examination;
vi. ) Diagnosis;
vii. ) A plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment(s);
viii. ) The signature of the APN rendering the service; and
ix. ) Other documentation appropriate to the procedure code being billed. (See N.J.A.C. 10:58A-4, HCPCS Codes.)
c. c) In order to receive reimbursement for an initial visit, the following documentation, at a minimum, shall be placed on the medical record by the APN, regardless of the setting where the examination was performed:
i. i) Chief complaint(s);
ii. ) A complete history of the present illness, with current medications and review of systems, including recordings of pertinent negative findings;
iii. ) Pertinent medical history;
iv. ) Pertinent family and social history;
v. v) A complete physical examination;
vi. ) Diagnosis; and
vii. ) Plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment.
d. d) In order to document the record for reimbursement purposes, the progress note for routine office visits or follow up care visits shall include the following:
i. i) In an office or residential health care facility:
(1) The beneficiary’s 's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
(2) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
(3) Pertinent physical findings;
(4) All diagnostic tests and/or procedures ordered and/or performed, if any, with results; and
(5) A diagnosis.
ii. ) In a hospital or nursing facility setting:
(1) An update of symptoms;
(2) An update of physical symptoms;
(3) A resume of findings of procedures, if any done;
(4) Pertinent positive and negative findings of lab, X-ray or any other test;
(5) Additional planned studies, if any, and the reason for the studies; andAnd
(6) Treatment changes, if any.
e. e) To qualify as documentation that the service was rendered by the APN during an inpatient stay, the medical record shall contain the APN’s 's notes indicating that the APN personally:
i. i) Reviewed the beneficiary’s 's medical history with the beneficiary and/or his or her family, depending upon the medical situation;
ii. ) Performed a physical examination, as appropriate;
iii. ) Confirmed or revised the diagnosis; and
iv. ) Visited and examined the beneficiary on the days for which a claim for reimbursement is made.
f. f) The APN’s 's involvement shall be clearly demonstrated in notes reflecting the APN’s 's personal involvement with, or participation in, the service rendered.
g. g) For all EPSDT examinations for individuals under 21 years of age, the following shall be documented in the beneficiary’s 's medical record and shall include:
i. i) A history (complete initial for new beneficiary, interval for established beneficiary) including past medical history, family history, social history, and systemic review.
ii. ) A developmental and nutritional assessment.
iii. ) A complete, unclothed, physical examination to also include the following:
(1) Measurements: height and weight; head circumference to 25 months; blood pressure for children age three or older; and
(2) Vision, dental and hearing screening;
iv) The assessment and administration of immunizations appropriate for age and need;
v) Provisions for further diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, by referral if necessary, of all correctable abnormalities uncovered or suspected;
vi) Mandatory referral to a dentist for children age twelve months or older;
vii) The laboratory procedures performed or referred if medically necessary per Bright Futures guidelines.
viii) Health education and anticipatory guidance; and
ix) An offer of social service assistance; and, if requested, referral to a county welfare agency.
h) The record and documentation of a home visit or house call shall become part of the office progress notes and shall include, as appropriate, the following information:
i) The beneficiary's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
ii) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
iii) Pertinent physical findings;
iv) The procedures, if any performed, with results;
v) Lab, X-ray, ECG, etc., ordered with results; and
vi) Diagnosis(es) plus treatment plan status relative to present or pre-existing illness(es) plus pertinent recommendations and actions.
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Samples: Aetna Producer Agreement
APN Services. a. The APN, in any and all settings, shall keep such legible individual written records and /or electronic medical records (EMR) as are necessary to fully disclose the kind and extent of service(s) provided, the procedure code being billed and the medical necessity for those services.
b. Documentation of services performed by the APN shall include, as a minimum:
i. The date of service;
ii. The name of the beneficiary;
iii. The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
iv. Review of systems;
v. Physical examination;
vi. Diagnosis;
vii. A plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment(s);
viii. The signature of the APN rendering the service; and
ix. Other documentation appropriate to the procedure code being billed. (See N.J.A.C. 10:58A-4, HCPCS Codes.)
c. In order to receive reimbursement for an initial visit, the following documentation, at a minimum, shall be placed on the medical record by the APN, regardless of the setting where the examination was performed:
i. Chief complaint(s);
ii. A complete history of the present illness, with current medications and review of systems, including recordings of pertinent negative findings;
iii. Pertinent medical history;
iv. Pertinent family and social history;
v. A complete physical examination;
; vi. Diagnosis; and
vii. Plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment.
d. In order to document the record for reimbursement purposes, the progress note for routine office visits or follow up care visits shall include the following:
i. In an office or residential health care facility:
(1) The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
(2) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
(3) Pertinent physical findings;
(4) All diagnostic tests and/or procedures ordered and/or performed, if any, with results; and
(5) A diagnosis.
ii. In a hospital or nursing facility setting:
(1) An update of symptoms;
(2) An update of physical symptoms;
(3) A resume of findings of procedures, if any done;
(4) Pertinent positive and negative findings of lab, X-ray or any other test;
(5) Additional planned studies, if any, and the reason for the studies; and
(6) Treatment changes, if any.
e. To qualify as documentation that the service was rendered by the APN during an inpatient stay, the medical record shall contain the APN’s notes indicating that the APN personally:
i. Reviewed the beneficiary’s medical history with the beneficiary and/or his or her family, depending upon the medical situation;
ii. Performed a physical examination, as appropriate;
iii. Confirmed or revised the diagnosis; and
iv. Visited and examined the beneficiary on the days for which a claim for reimbursement is made.
f. The APN’s involvement shall be clearly demonstrated in notes reflecting the APN’s personal involvement with, or participation in, the service rendered.
g. For all EPSDT examinations for individuals under 21 years of age, the following shall be documented in the beneficiary’s medical record and shall include:
i. A history (complete initial for new beneficiary, interval for established beneficiary) including past medical history, family history, social history, and systemic review.
ii. A developmental and nutritional assessment.
iii. A complete, unclothed, physical examination to also include the following:
(1) Measurements: height and weight; head circumference to 25 months; blood pressure for children age three or older; and
(2) Vision, dental and hearing screening;
iv. The assessment and administration of immunizations appropriate for age and need;
v. Provisions for further diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, by referral if necessary, of all correctable abnormalities uncovered or suspected;
vi. Mandatory referral to a dentist for children age twelve months or older;
vii. The laboratory procedures performed or referred if medically necessary per Bright Futures guidelines,
viii. Health education and anticipatory guidance; and
ix. An offer of social service assistance; and, if requested, referral to a county welfare agency.
h. The record and documentation of a home visit or house call shall become part of the office progress notes and shall include, as appropriate, the following information:
i. The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
ii. Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
iii. Pertinent physical findings;
iv. The procedures, if any performed, with the results;
v. Lab, X-ray, ECG, etc., ordered with results; and
vi. Diagnosis(es) plus treatment plan status relative to present or pre-existing illness(es) plus pertinent recommendations and actions.
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Samples: Provider Agreement
APN Services. a. The APN, in any and all settings, shall keep such legible individual written records and /or electronic medical records (EMR) as are necessary to fully disclose the kind and extent of service(s) provided, the procedure code being billed and the medical necessity for those services.
b. Documentation of services performed by the APN shall include, as a minimum:
i. The date of service;
ii. The name of the beneficiary;
iii. The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
iv. Review of systems;
v. Physical examination;
vi. Diagnosis;
vii. A plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment(s);
viii. The signature of the APN rendering the service; and
ix. Other documentation appropriate to the procedure code being billed. (See N.J.A.C. 10:58A-4, HCPCS Codes.)
c. In order to receive reimbursement for an initial visit, the following documentation, at a minimum, shall be placed on the medical record by the APN, regardless of the setting where the examination was performed:
i. Chief complaint(s);
ii. A complete history of the present illness, with current medications and review of systems, including recordings of pertinent negative findings;
iii. Pertinent medical history;
iv. Pertinent family and social history;
v. A complete physical examination;
vi. Diagnosis; and
vii. Plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment.
d. In order to document the record for reimbursement purposes, the progress note for routine office visits or follow up care visits shall include the following:
i. In an office or residential health care facility:
(1) The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
(2) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
(3) Pertinent physical findings;
(4) All diagnostic tests and/or procedures ordered and/or performed, if any, with results; and
(5) A diagnosis.
ii. In a hospital or nursing facility setting:
(1) An update of symptoms;
(2) An update of physical symptoms;
(3) A resume of findings of procedures, if any done;
(4) Pertinent positive and negative findings of lab, X-ray or any other test;
(5) Additional planned studies, if any, and the reason for the studies; and
(6) Treatment changes, if any.
e. To qualify as documentation that the service was rendered by the APN during an inpatient stay, the medical record shall contain the APN’s notes indicating that the APN personally:
i. Reviewed the beneficiary’s medical history with the beneficiary and/or his or her family, depending upon the medical situation;
ii. Performed a physical examination, as appropriate;
iii. Confirmed or revised the diagnosis; and
iv. Visited and examined the beneficiary on the days for which a claim for reimbursement is made.
f. The APN’s involvement shall be clearly demonstrated in notes reflecting the APN’s personal involvement with, or participation in, the service rendered.
g. For all EPSDT examinations for individuals under 21 years of age, the following shall be documented in the beneficiary’s medical record and shall include:
i. A history (complete initial for new beneficiary, interval for established beneficiary) including past medical history, family history, social history, and systemic review.
ii. A developmental and nutritional assessment.
iii. A complete, unclothed, physical examination to also include the following:
(1) Measurements: height and weight; head circumference to 25 months; blood pressure for children age three or older; and
(2) Vision, dental and hearing screening;
iv. The assessment and administration of immunizations appropriate for age and need;
v. Provisions for further diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, by referral if necessary, of all correctable abnormalities uncovered or suspected;
vi. Mandatory referral to a dentist for children age twelve months or older;
vii. The laboratory procedures performed or referred if medically necessary per Bright Futures guidelines,
viii. Health education and anticipatory guidance; and
ix. An offer of social service assistance; and, if requested, referral to a county welfare agency.
h. The record and documentation of a home visit or house call shall become part of the office progress notes and shall include, as appropriate, the following information:
i. The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
ii. Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
iii. Pertinent physical findings;
iv. The procedures, if any performed, with the results;
v. Lab, X-ray, ECG, etc., ordered with results; and
vi. Diagnosis(es) plus treatment plan status relative to present or pre-existing illness(es) plus pertinent recommendations and actions.
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Samples: Provider/Subcontractor Agreement
APN Services. a. The APN, in any and all settings, shall keep such legible individual written records and /or and/or electronic medical records (EMR) as are necessary to fully disclose the kind and extent of service(s) provided, the procedure code being billed and the medical necessity for those services.
b. Documentation of services performed by the APN shall include, as a minimum:
i. The date of serviceofservice;
ii. The name of the beneficiary;
iii. The beneficiary’s 's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
iv. Review of systems;
v. Physical examination;
vi. Diagnosis;
vii. A plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment(s);
viii. The signature of the APN rendering the service; and
ix. Other documentation appropriate to the procedure code being billed. (See N.J.A.C. 10:58A-4, HCPCS Codes.)
c. In order to receive reimbursement for an initial visit, the following documentation, at a minimum, shall be placed on the medical record by the APN, regardless of the setting where the examination was performed:
i. Chief complaint(s);
ii. A complete history of the present illness, with current medications and review of systems, including recordings of pertinent negative findings;
iii. Pertinent medical history;
iv. Pertinent family and social history;
v. A complete physical examination;
vi. Diagnosis; and
vii. Plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment.
d. In order to document the record for reimbursement purposes, the progress note for routine office visits or follow up care visits shall include the following:
i. In an office or residential health care facility:
(1) The beneficiary’s 's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
(2) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
(3) Pertinent physical findings;
(4) All diagnostic tests and/or procedures ordered and/or performed, if any, with results; and
(5) A diagnosis.
ii. In a hospital or nursing facility setting:
(1) An update of symptoms;
(2) An update of physical symptoms;
(3) A resume of findings of procedures, if any done;
(4) Pertinent positive and negative findings of lab, X-ray or any other test;
(5) Additional planned studies, if any, and the reason for the studies; and
(6) Treatment changes, if any.
e. To qualify as documentation that the service was rendered by the APN during an inpatient stay, the medical record shall contain the APN’s 's notes indicating that the APN personally:
i. Reviewed the beneficiary’s 's medical history with the beneficiary and/or his or her family, depending upon the medical situation;
ii. Performed a physical examination, as appropriate;
iii. Confirmed or revised the diagnosis; and
iv. Visited and examined the beneficiary on the days for which a claim for reimbursement is made.
f. The APN’s 's involvement shall be clearly demonstrated in notes reflecting the APN’s 's personal involvement with, or participation in, the service rendered.
g. For all EPSDT examinations for individuals under 21 years of age, the following shall be documented in the beneficiary’s 's medical record and shall include:
i. A history (complete initial for new beneficiary, interval for established beneficiary) including past medical history, family history, social history, and systemic review.
ii. A developmental and nutritional assessment.
iii. A complete, unclothed, physical examination to also include the following:
(1) Measurements: height and weight; head circumference to 25 months; blood pressure for children age three or older; and
(2) Vision, dental and hearing screening;
iv. The assessment and administration of immunizations appropriate for age and need;
v. Provisions for further diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, by referral if necessary, of all correctable abnormalities uncovered or suspected;
vi. Mandatory referral to a dentist for children age twelve months or older;
vii. The laboratory procedures performed or referred if medically necessary per Bright Futures guidelines;
viii. Health education and anticipatory guidance; and
ix. An offer of social service assistance; and, if requested, referral to a county welfare agency.
h. The record and documentation of a home visit or house call shall become part of the office progress notes and shall include, as appropriate, the following information:
i. The beneficiary's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
ii. Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
iii. Pertinent physical findings;
iv. The procedures, if any performed, with results;
v. Lab, X-ray, ECG, etc., ordered with results; and
vi. Diagnosis(es) plus treatment plan status relative to present or pre-existing illness(es) plus pertinent recommendations and actions.
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Samples: Individual Provider Agreement
APN Services. a. The APN, in any and all settings, shall keep such legible individual written records and /or electronic medical records (EMR) as are necessary to fully disclose the kind and extent of service(s) provided, the procedure code being billed and the medical necessity for those services.
b. Documentation of services performed by the APN shall include, as a minimum:
i. The date of service;
ii. The name of the beneficiary;
iii. The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
iv. Review of systems;
v. Physical examination;
vi. Diagnosis;
vii. A plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment(s);
viii. The signature of the APN rendering the service; and
ix. Other documentation appropriate to the procedure code being billed. (See N.J.A.C. 10:58A-4, HCPCS Codes.)
c. In order to receive reimbursement for an initial visit, the following documentation, at a minimum, shall be placed on the medical record by the APN, regardless of the setting where the examination was performed:
i. Chief complaint(s);
ii. A complete history of the present illness, with current medications and review of systems, including recordings of pertinent negative findings;
iii. Pertinent medical history;
iv. Pertinent family and social history;
v. A complete physical examination;
vi. Diagnosis; and
vii. Plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment.
d. In order to document the record for reimbursement purposes, the progress note for routine office visits or follow up care visits shall include the following:
i. In an office or residential health care facility:
(1) The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
(2) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
(3) Pertinent physical findings;
(4) All diagnostic tests and/or procedures ordered and/or performed, if any, with results; and
(5) A diagnosis.
ii. In a hospital or nursing facility setting:
(1) An update of symptoms;
(2) An update of physical symptoms;
(3) A resume of findings of procedures, if any done;
(4) Pertinent positive and negative findings of lab, X-ray or any other test;
(5) Additional planned studies, if any, and the reason for the studies; and
(6) Treatment changes, if any.
e. To qualify as documentation that the service was rendered by the APN during an inpatient stay, the medical record shall contain the APN’s notes indicating that the APN personally:
i. Reviewed the beneficiary’s medical history with the beneficiary and/or his or her family, depending upon the medical situation;
ii. Performed a physical examination, as appropriate;
iii. Confirmed or revised the diagnosis; and
iv. Visited and examined the beneficiary on the days for which a claim for reimbursement is made.
f. The APN’s involvement shall be clearly demonstrated in notes reflecting the APN’s personal involvement with, or participation in, the service rendered.
g. For all EPSDT examinations for individuals under 21 years of age, the following shall be documented in the beneficiary’s medical record and shall include:
i. A history (complete initial for new beneficiary, interval for established beneficiary) including past medical history, family history, social history, and systemic review.
ii. A developmental and nutritional assessment.
iii. A complete, unclothed, physical examination to also include the following:
(1) Measurements: height and weight; head circumference to 25 months; blood pressure for children age three or older; and
(2) Vision, dental and hearing screening;
iv. The assessment and administration of immunizations appropriate for age and need;
v. Provisions for further diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, by referral if necessary, of all correctable abnormalities uncovered or suspected;
vi. Mandatory referral to a dentist for children age twelve months or older;
vii. The laboratory procedures performed or referred if medically necessary per Bright Futures guidelines,
viii. Health education and anticipatory guidance; and
ix. An offer of social service assistance; and, if requested, referral to a county welfare agency.
h. The record and documentation of a home visit or house call shall become part of the office progress notes and shall include, as appropriate, the following information:
i. The beneficiary’s chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
ii. Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
iii. Pertinent physical findings;
iv. The procedures, if any performed, with the results;
v. Lab, X-ray, ECG, etc., ordered with results; and
vi. Diagnosis(es) plus treatment plan status relative to present or pre- existing illness(es) plus pertinent recommendations and actions.
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Samples: Contract Requirements Appendix
APN Services. a. a) The APN, in any and all settings, shall keep such legible individual written records and /or and/or electronic medical records (EMR) as are necessary to fully disclose the kind and extent of service(s) provided, the procedure code being billed and the medical necessity for those services.
b. b) Documentation of services performed by the APN shall include, as a minimum:
i. i) The date of service;
ii. ) The name of the beneficiary;
iii. ) The beneficiary’s 's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
iv. ) Review of systems;
v. v) Physical examination;
vi. ) Diagnosis;
vii. ) A plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment(s);
viii. ) The signature of the APN rendering the service; and
ix. Other ) documentation appropriate to the procedure code being billed. (See N.J.A.C. 10:58A-4, HCPCS Codes.)
c. c) In order to receive reimbursement for an initial visit, the following documentation, at a minimum, shall be placed on the medical record by the APN, regardless of the setting where the examination was performed:
i. i) Chief complaint(s);
ii. ) A complete history of the present illness, with current medications and review of systems, including recordings of pertinent negative findings;
iii. ) Pertinent medical history;
iv. ) Pertinent family and social history;
v. v) A complete physical examination;
vi. ) Diagnosis; and
vii. ) Plan of care, including diagnostic testing and treatment.
d. d) In order to document the record for reimbursement purposes, the progress note for routine office visits or follow up care visits shall include the following:
i. i) In an office or residential health care facility:
(1) The beneficiary’s 's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
(2) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
(3) Pertinent physical findings;
(4) All diagnostic tests and/or procedures ordered and/or performed, if any, with results; and
(5) A diagnosis.
ii. ) In a hospital or nursing facility setting:
(1) An update of symptoms;
(2) An update of physical symptoms;
(3) A resume of findings of procedures, if any done;
(4) Pertinent positive and negative findings of lab, X-ray or any other test;
(5) Additional planned studies, if any, and the reason for or the studies; and
(6) Treatment changes, if any.
e. e) To qualify as documentation that the service was rendered by the APN during an inpatient stay, the medical record shall contain the APN’s 's notes indicating that the APN personally:
i. i) Reviewed the beneficiary’s 's medical history with the beneficiary and/or his or her family, depending upon the medical situation;
ii. ) Performed a physical examination, as appropriate;
iii. ) Confirmed or revised the diagnosis; and
iv. ) Visited and examined the beneficiary on the days for which a claim for reimbursement is made.
f. f) The APN’s 's involvement shall be clearly demonstrated in notes reflecting the APN’s 's personal involvement with, or participation in, the service rendered.
g. g) For all EPSDT examinations for individuals under 21 years of age, the following shall be documented in the beneficiary’s 's medical record and shall include:
i. i) A history (complete initial for new beneficiary, interval for established beneficiary) including past medical history, family history, social history, and systemic review.
ii. ) A developmental and nutritional assessment.
iii. ) A complete, unclothed, physical examination to also include the following:
(1) Measurements: height and weight; head circumference to 25 months; blood pressure for children age three or older; and
(2) Vision, dental and hearing screening;
iv) The assessment and administration of immunizations appropriate for age and need;
v) Provisions for further diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, by referral if necessary, of all correctable abnormalities uncovered or suspected;
vi) Mandatory referral to a dentist for children age twelve months or older;
vii) The laboratory procedures performed or referred if medically necessary per Bright Futures guidelines.
viii) Health education and anticipatory guidance; and
ix) An offer of social service assistance; and, if requested, referral to a county welfare agency.
h) The record and documentation of a home visit or house call shall become part of the office progress notes and shall include, as appropriate, the following information:
i) The beneficiary's chief complaint(s), reason for visit;
ii) Pertinent medical, family and social history obtained;
iii) Pertinent physical findings;
iv) The procedures, if any performed, with results;
v) Lab, X-ray, ECG, etc., ordered with results; and
vi) Diagnosis(es) plus treatment plan status relative to present or pre-existing illness(es) plus pertinent recommendations and actions.
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