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Note on Clinical Documentation
The main grievance was, “I need cold meds.”
Present Illness History (HPI):
The patient, a female 66-year-old, is exhibiting symptoms that are typical of an acute upper respiratory infection. According to her:
Nasal congestion and coughing
Pain in the throat, chills, headache
Any fever, dyspnea, or other systemic symptoms are denied by her. In-office flu and COVID-19 testing came out negative.
Physical Assessment:
Overall Appearance: Alert, without severe discomfort.
HEENT: Oropharyngeal erythema observed. No edema or tonsillar exudate.
Respiratory: Both sides provide clear breath sounds; no additional respiratory sounds, like crackles or wheezing, are present.
Vitals: Stable (if available, record specific vitals).
Evaluation:
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection (ICD-10: J06.9) is the diagnosis.
Plan:
Z-pack (Azithromycin) was started as a medication for a possible bacterial infection.
cough syrup that is prescribed to treat a cough.
Continue taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to relieve symptoms (e.g., acetaminophen for headache and chills).
In-Office Treatment: To control inflammation and offer broad-spectrum coverage, Dexamethasone IM and Rocephin IM were administered.
Patient Instruction:
talked about supportive care, which includes rest, hydration, and keeping an eye out for any increasing symptoms (such fever or dyspnea).
advised to visit the doctor again or get help right away if their symptoms worsen or continue.
Follow-up: If symptoms do not improve, follow up in two weeks.
Code of Procedure:
ICD-10: J06.9: Unspecified Acute Upper Respiratory Infection.
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QUESTION
chief complaint: “I need cold meds”
Patient is a 66 y/o female who came for consultation with acute upper respiratory infection, she complains of cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, chills, headache. On the physical examination there was erythema of the oropharynx, no added respiratory sounds. COVID-19 and flu test performed at office were negative. We started patient on Z-pack, cough syrup, continue with OTC medications. We also ordered a Dexamethasone+ Rocephin IM stat given at office. We will follow up if needed in 2 weeks.
ICD J06.9 – ACUTE UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION, UNSPECIFIED
4170-20241017-001