Patient Scenario: More Information
Now, imagine the PT gives you more documentation on the same patient.
- Patient is estranged from son and most grandchildren except for a grandson he lives with. Grandson has addiction issues.
- Patient is a veteran and talks about nightmares from the war.
Remember!
If you identify codes to add, make sure you clarify the provider’s documentation and note code changes for them to sign.
Based on the new information about the patients’ children and grandchildren, what other SDOH factors could affect the patient’s health in this scenario? Select each SDOH item below to see how it applies to this case.
What other Z codes could apply in this scenario? Select the Z Codes button to see what Z codes you could assign for these issues.