Nursing Homework week 12
Acute Bronchitis
Patient Demographics
· Age: 34 years
· Sex: Female
· Race: Hispanic
· Insurance: PPO
· Referral: None
Reason for Visit
· New consult
Chief Complaint
· Cough, chest congestion, and fatigue x5 days
Type of H&P
· Expanded problem-focused
Decision-Making Type
· Low complexity
Clinical Notes Patient presents with productive cough, mild wheezing, sore throat, afebrile. Lungs: scattered rhonchi, good air entry. No respiratory distress. Diagnosed with acute bronchitis. Encouraged hydration, OTC antitussives, albuterol PRN. No red-flag symptoms. Return precautions given.
ICD-10 Codes
· J20.9 — Acute bronchitis, unspecified
· R05.1 — Acute cough
· R09.81 — Nasal congestion
CPT Codes
· 99213 — Established patient visit, low complexity