Scenario: You were recently hired as a medical coder at a large hospital. F.B. (name changed to protect patient confidentiality), a 75-year old woman, sees her doctor because she has had chest pain, difficulty breathing, a cough, and a fever. Her doctor hears crackling sounds in her chest when she breathes and an x-ray reveals that her lungs are filled with fluid. The doctor says that L.H. has pneumonia and prescribes antibiotics. After 5 days her chest feels better, her fever subsides, and she can breathe easier. Your new boss asked you to prepare a presentation to detail the pathophysiology of her disorder, as pathophysiology is critical to coding.
- List the diagnosis.
- Explain the etiology.
- Summarize the signs and symptoms of the disorder.
- Identify which lab tests, etc. the doctor can use to ensure the correct diagnosis.
- Discuss methods for treating the disorder.
- List behaviors that help prevent or decrease the likelihood of the disorder.
- Describe the risk factors associated with the disorder.
Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.