Discussion Post I
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
Discussion Post II
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?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.