This post is based on a single Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to provide guidance regarding telehealth appointments. Your local requirements and MTF regulations may differ. You are encouraged to discuss proper documentation and coding with your local MTF officials. Communication & Documentation The procedure is:
Clinic and Surgery
Resource: https://www.entnet.org/content/new-recommendations-regarding-urgent-and-nonurgent-patient-care Based on the most current compilation of information, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is recommending that all otolaryngologists limit providing patient care activities to those individuals with time-sensitive, urgent, and emergent medical conditions. The above statement is re-iterated multiple times within the document. During in-office examinations, topical medications are more safely applied using pledgets rather than by spray. Surgical procedures should be performed only after ascertaining the COVID-19 status and if positive performed only with PAPR. BLUF
medication may pose less risk of aerosolization. #SMO #COVID19 #telehealth Disclaimer: The information provided is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. The publisher and author are not responsible for any health needs and are not liable for damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person or person reading or following recommendations and or instructions in this course. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any sources.
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