W2 DQ ANP 650

Question 1

VINDICATES is a popular mnemonic device used to help determine all the possible diagnoses for any particular symptom. Select a symptom not used by another learner and create a list of at least one diagnoses per area. Include a question or test you can use to quickly rule in or rule out that diagnosis on your patient.

Vascular

Infection

Neoplasm

Drugs

Inflammatory/Idiopathic

Congenital

Autoimmune

Trauma

Endocrine/Metabolic

Social/Psych

Question 2

Discuss ways that the documentation of diagnosis, differential diagnoses, and comorbidities affect reimbursement. What are possible implications of inaccurate documentation for the patient, the health care staff, and reimbursement?