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If dictated as C3/4/5 I would type it like that. Found you some examples. sm

Posted By: Txczech on 2006-04-29
In Reply to: C3, 4, 5 correct usage - anna

Subject: If dictated as C3/4/5 I would type it like that. Found you some examples. sm

PDF] NON-OPERATIVE INTERVENTIONS



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Cervical or Thoracic -- Transforaminal (Selective Nerve Root Block / Selective Epidural) ... bilateral, single level [C3-4 joint] [T4-5 joint] ...
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[PDF] Techniques of epidural cannulation




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epidural block is determined by the concentration and type of local ... the phrenic nerve outflow is blocked (C3/4/5) by local anaesthetic drugs, ...
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Cervical spondylotic myelopathy in elderly people: a high ...




CONCLUSIONS: A high incidence (95%) of focal conduction block at C3-4 or C4-5 with normal conduction at C5-6 and C6-7 characterises cervical spondylotic ...
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vieHSvertebroplasty atT8 with epidural cement. F19.3, 4. Workstation reconstruction 01 the 3D CT ... mass nerve block is illustrated, and a C3/4 facet ...
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We type it as dictated, if dictated
Subject: We type it as dictated, if dictated

c spine we transcribe C-spine, if cervical then cervical spine.
I would type it under PLAN and type what is dictated.
Subject: I would type it under PLAN and type what is dictated.

I have had that happen to me before, and I was told by QA to not move things around in the report, maybe that is the same for you, but if I were typing this report, I would type it in the order as is dictated, even if that means typing it under the heading PLAN.  Also, his vitals were probably taken at the end of the exam as they were repeated, so it would make sense to type them again under that heading.  Hope that helps! 
I always type it the way you have it if that's the way it's dictated. sm
Subject: I always type it the way you have it if that's the way it's dictated. sm

Of course, go by your account specifics. If you can change it, some do. I always just type what they say and it keeps me out of trouble. :)
I would just type as dictated. nm
Subject: I would just type as dictated. nm


i would type as dictated.
Subject: i would type as dictated.

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Type whatever he dictated.
Subject: Type whatever he dictated.

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I'm with you, I type what is dictated. sm
Subject: I'm with you, I type what is dictated. sm

It is not my place to decide what the doctor means. I am not in any way offended by what he/she dictates.
You are correct, pus-like is not the same as pussy.
If they say the F word, I type the word, not asterisks in place of letters, because it's a direct quote from the patient. I do not change direct quotes.
Anybody who is offended by typing a word is putting way too much of their personal life into their work.
No, you type it as dictated.
Subject: No, you type it as dictated.


I type it as dictated.
Subject: I type it as dictated.

x
Just type it as dictated as it can mean more
Subject: Just type it as dictated as it can mean more

x
that is correct; type as dictated.
Subject: that is correct; type as dictated.

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Same meaning - I would type as dictated
Subject: Same meaning - I would type as dictated

nm
If it is dictated clearly, I would type mid otitis.
Subject: If it is dictated clearly, I would type mid otitis.

Another way to say otitis media, albeit an uncommon one.
If you are on a verbatim account, type exactly what is dictated.
Subject: If you are on a verbatim account, type exactly what is dictated.

If you sense a discrepancy, you can flag it for your QA department.
I am on a verbatim account so I have to type it either way it is dictated L4-L5 or L4-5. As far OB/G
Subject: I am on a verbatim account so I have to type it either way it is dictated L4-L5 or L4-5. As far OB/GYN, G2, P3 or gravida 2, para 3 means with the 3-0-0-2: 3 live births, 0 preterm births, 0 miscarriages, 2 living children


I personally always type as dictated, unless told otherwise. nm
Subject: I personally always type as dictated, unless told otherwise. nm


Examples of the use of maybe and may be
Subject: Examples of the use of maybe and may be

This may be the chance of a lifetime.


May be he didn't see you.


The first one in all the examples I can
Subject: The first one in all the examples I can

think of, such as, "A 10-degree increase in temperature was noted."




I would do it as you did in your examples. I like hyphens! nm
Subject: I would do it as you did in your examples. I like hyphens! nm

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Forgot to say SM above for examples. nm
Subject: Forgot to say SM above for examples. nm


Per Saunders - gives examples of
Subject: Per Saunders - gives examples of

10 and 20 mEq, but 750 or 1500 mg.
here are some examples off the top of my head.
Subject: here are some examples off the top of my head.

CMP (or electrolytes, SMA) - sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2 (or bicarb), BUN, creatinine, glucose, and calcium.

PT, PTT, INR.

Troponin, CK, CK-MB.
depends. Here's 2 examples where I do and dont.
Subject: depends. Here's 2 examples where I do and dont.

Lexapro  is not working as well as it did.  NO


The patient will be followed up by Dr. Smith, as well as Dr. Brown and Dr. Jones.


The patient will be started on Prevaid, Toprol, Cardizem, as well as Vicodin.


examples on Google of Zimmber IB2 implants
Subject: examples on Google of Zimmber IB2 implants


Just as you have it if that's what was dictated. If "one fourth" was dictated, sm
Subject: Just as you have it if that's what was dictated. If "one fourth" was dictated, sm

it would be 1/4 pill or one fourth of a pill.


Def an 'N' dictated - Diabetes unsure of - no PMH dictated
Subject: Def an 'N' dictated - Diabetes unsure of - no PMH dictated


Eustachian tube dysfunction. Capital E & T? Contradicting examples! nm
Subject: Eustachian tube dysfunction. Capital E & T? Contradicting examples! nm

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ONCOtype, ONCO type, ONCO Type, found all three...
Subject: ONCOtype, ONCO type, ONCO Type, found all three...

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Found Coverlet as a brand/type of dressing? sm
Subject: Found Coverlet as a brand/type of dressing? sm

http://www.chronicpainrx.com/WoundDressings.php
I think I found it, nighthawks, an outsourcing type of service.(nm)
Subject: I think I found it, nighthawks, an outsourcing type of service.(nm)


Thanks, got it (sees the family physician I type for also, found it there), :)
Subject: Thanks, got it (sees the family physician I type for also, found it there), :)


FOUND IT! demyelinating type neuropathy! Thx for suggestion vn! nm...
Subject: FOUND IT! demyelinating type neuropathy! Thx for suggestion vn! nm...

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Found this site, but it seems they are they type of cannulas you would use nasally? Salter LabsŪ Con
Subject: Found this site, but it seems they are they type of cannulas you would use nasally? Salter LabsŪ Conventional Style Cannulas


for PA- DICTATED BY PA's name...nm
Subject: for PA- DICTATED BY PA's name...nm

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Dictated 427 rbc's and 58 rbc's
Subject: Dictated 427 rbc's and 58 rbc's


what was dictated; if not, do it your way...NM
Subject: what was dictated; if not, do it your way...NM

x
what was actually dictated?
Subject: what was actually dictated?


This was just also dictated under sm
Subject: This was just also dictated under sm

past surgical history, but STILL sounds like dragon pack. This is going to drive me nuts!!!!
exactly as dictated.
Subject: exactly as dictated.

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L4-5 if that is what is dictated NM
Subject: L4-5 if that is what is dictated NM

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Thanks! He only dictated one N
Subject: Thanks! He only dictated one N

Thank you!
If that is what he dictated, then that is
Subject: If that is what he dictated, then that is

what you use, even though it is usually esophagogastroduodenostomy; however, maybe duodenum has been removed so therefore could be.
Just like he dictated it.
Subject: Just like he dictated it.

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Yes, as dictated. (nm)
Subject: Yes, as dictated. (nm)

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I'm not sure if this is one or two drugs being dictated. SM
Subject: I'm not sure if this is one or two drugs being dictated. SM

I will refill her Armour Thyroid and her s/l modratic and estrace


or maybe it s/l modratic in estrace??? any clue what this is ???


do it, regardless if dictated differently...nm
Subject: do it, regardless if dictated differently...nm

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Whichever way it was dictated. nm
Subject: Whichever way it was dictated. nm

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it depends on how it is dictated...sm
Subject: it depends on how it is dictated...sm

6600 (no comma) or 6.6 if they say it that way; if they say 6.6 thousand then you give them *6.6 thousand*


 


give them what was dictated as the pt probably...nm
Subject: give them what was dictated as the pt probably...nm


It's okay. I'd transcribe it as dictated. nm
Subject: It's okay. I'd transcribe it as dictated. nm

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You don't add in mg or mcg, etc. unless it's dictated. The docs know
Subject: You don't add in mg or mcg, etc. unless it's dictated. The docs know

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