Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
Posted By: Kim on 2006-10-11
In Reply to: Followup or follow up - Anna
Subject: Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
For example, follow-up MRI or follow-up examination. I hope this helps you!
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compound modifier.....sm
Subject: compound modifier.....sm
Not all words that are placed in front of a noun are compound adjectives or compound modifier and need a hyphen.
This would be too easy!
You hyphenate when it is a compound modifier sm
Subject: You hyphenate when it is a compound modifier sm
I know that MT50 says when it is an adjective and she is right, but I think it is better to give you the compound modifier rule instead.
You hyphenate before the noun in the sentence, but not after.
So...I used an 18-gauge needle.
But no hyphen after the noun...The needle I used was 18 gauge.
Well-preserved left ventricular function.
Left ventricular function was well preserved.
Well, gauge, appearing and there are others that you will frequently see as part of a compound modifiers, so that is a clue too for whether you are seeing one or not.
To be honest, hyphens do not actually change the meaning of the sentence, or at least very rarely do they change the meaning. It is just that right is right and we have to be right. Knowing how to use them properly makes you look good.
When a multiple-word modifier follows the noun, sm
Subject: When a multiple-word modifier follows the noun, sm
it is not hyphenated. When it precedes the noun, hyphenate.
follow-up is the noun/adjective. follow up is the verb.
Subject: follow-up is the noun/adjective. follow up is the verb.
I prefer to hyphen follow-up when used as a noun or adjective.
example: She will return in 3 weeks for follow-up (or followup). She will return in 3 weeks for a follow-up visit (used as adjective here).
She will follow up in 3 months (used as verb)
follow-up is okay for noun but usual for noun...nm
Subject: follow-up is okay for noun but usual for noun...nm
follow up if used as a verb and follow-up as a noun. SM
Subject: follow up if used as a verb and follow-up as a noun. SM
For Example:
The patient will follow up in my office.
The patient will be seen for follow-up in my office.
My understanding has always been that follow-up and followup were the same. It was more of a personal preference whether you used the hyphen or used one word; however follow up is always used when used as a verb.
Followup is noun; follow up is
Subject: Followup is noun; follow up is
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Followup when a noun, follow up when a verb, and
Subject: Followup when a noun, follow up when a verb, and
Follow up is a verb. Followup is a noun.
Subject: Follow up is a verb. Followup is a noun.
A followup is suggested in one week.
He is going to follow up with his primary care physician.
Yes, there is a difference. If QA is so-called nagging about it, it's probably important.
Please learn from your experience. Good feedback is worth quite a bit!
followup is a noun, follow up is a verb
Subject: followup is a noun, follow up is a verb
followup = noun % adj./follow up = verb per BOS and most companies. NM
Subject: followup = noun % adj./follow up = verb per BOS and most companies. NM
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here for followup (noun); patient should follow up (verb)
Subject: here for followup (noun); patient should follow up (verb)
nm
BOS says in pronoun or common usage..sm
Subject: BOS says in pronoun or common usage..sm
numbers get spelled out - "...previous x-rays versus the most recent one." "His symptoms went from one extreme to the other." The trend is toward using arabic numerals unless your client or QA insists on it. Ages, too, are always in number form. ...BOS II pages 278/279. ....nm
Follow-up, follow up, followup all correct
Subject: Follow-up, follow up, followup all correct
I have a follow-up appointment tomorrow.
I need to follow up with my doctor.
I am scheduled for followup later this month.
She will follow up with me(v)/will be seen in followup(n); will have a follow-up visit (adj)
Subject: She will follow up with me(v)/will be seen in followup(n); will have a follow-up visit (adj)
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Modifier 22?
Subject: Modifier 22?
I am typing an OP note for a doctor that I type for often, and he just said "Modifier 22" I did some looking on Google and saw some entries that have to do with insurance. Can anyone tell me more on this, and how to type this in? Here is how I have it right now
Modifier 22: This patient is quite obese with prior posterior lumbar surgery and extensive scar.
Sorry if this seems like a silly question, I have not heard this thank you 
Modifier -22 is used in conjunction with a surgery code, that explains that it was complex or more d
Subject: Modifier -22 is used in conjunction with a surgery code, that explains that it was complex or more difficult.
I am a MT and a medical biller. Say for instance we use a regular surgery code 29880 (arthroscopy of the knee) and we might add a -22 if this procedure was more difficult than usual. We increase our fees for the surgery due to the difficulty, thus the -22 indicates why we upped our fees. Hope this helps and was not too confusing.
Very true, the adverb/modifier explains if there is more than one, for example, decubitus ulcer, etc
Subject: Very true, the adverb/modifier explains if there is more than one, for example, decubitus ulcer, etc
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yes, those are both compound adjectives (nm)
Subject: yes, those are both compound adjectives (nm)
Followup/follow-up/follow up. SM
Subject: Followup/follow-up/follow up. SM
A doctor can follow up with a patient during a follow-up visit (note that the adjectival form requires a hyphen). Neither phrase should be turned into a single hyphenless word.
follow up versus follow-up. SM
Subject: follow up versus follow-up. SM
Would someone be willing to give examples of when to use the hyphen or not to use? Thanks.
follow up v follow-up v followup
Subject: follow up v follow-up v followup
If you can use the word "the" directly in front of the words "follow up", then it needs to be one word. That is the "official" note from my QA. Have a great day.
Follow up:followup: follow-up
Subject: Follow up:followup: follow-up
Ok,, been at this for years,, I think i have it finally and then a QA will correct followup, follow up, or follow-up. I have read and reread the explanation in all the books.. I am looking for someone to "splain to me in english Lucy". I know will follow up is correct,, he has a follow-up appointment, but I seem to get messed up with followup versus follow up. I know the verb and none definition but it does not soak in... HELP
couldn't find compound but
Subject: couldn't find compound but
after reading the above discussion did find neural and the following statement in my office's edition of Stedman's Med Dict.
Avoid forming incorrect compounds, such as neuroformamina instead of n. foramina.
I've been doing it wrong all along. Thanks for helping me clear this up.
Since ipsi- means same, maybe is it just a compound word. nm
Subject: Since ipsi- means same, maybe is it just a compound word. nm
compound modifiers preceding the subject
Subject: compound modifiers preceding the subject
When the following phrase is dictated:
"He is a well nourished appearing patient,"
What is the most appropriate transcript format? With, or without hyphens? One of our staff Doc.s keeps dictating this phrase and we are stumped. Of course, this one phrase does not appear to be in BOS!
Thanks for your help!
pleural form of compound nouns
Subject: pleural form of compound nouns
the pleural form of noun phrases is generally to pleuralize the first component and leave the second component singular, e.g. statues of liberty, bills of lading, and - extrapolating - globi pallidus... note, this is merely speculation.
only hyphenate when used as a compound modified, like beta-blocker therapy, but if
Subject: only hyphenate when used as a compound modified, like beta-blocker therapy, but if
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could it be a compound solution using both Oxy and Stanford Mouthwash combined, e.g. "Oxy-Stanfor
Subject: could it be a compound solution using both Oxy and Stanford Mouthwash combined, e.g. "Oxy-Stanford Mouthwash?... nm
Could be describing the plug (which really
Subject: Could be describing the plug (which really
makes no sense to me). It is literally a plug of mucus, therefore mucus plug.
describing gait would be hyphenated...sm
Subject: describing gait would be hyphenated...sm
gait is broad based
patient has a broad-based gait.........
Sounds to me like he's just describing the shape
Subject: Sounds to me like he's just describing the shape
of the part of the patella that remains (and the rest is missing.
He is probably describing the findings on an MRI scan SM
Subject: He is probably describing the findings on an MRI scan SM
If a patient has had spine surgery, the MRI is more than likely done with contrast. The contrast causes the MRI to "signal" when the contrast is bright in any area. That's what it means.
crazy observation here, but could he be describing...sm
Subject: crazy observation here, but could he be describing...sm
the sound of the puffs being administered, instead of staying 1 "puff" b.i.d., he's saying something that sounds like the med being administered? I know that sounds dumb, but that's what comes to my mind.
Do you think this is a brand name or describing a condition???nm
Subject: Do you think this is a brand name or describing a condition???nm
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Looks like a phrase describing dyes. sm
Subject: Looks like a phrase describing dyes. sm
first word looks like roentgenography or roentgenograph (x-ray) contrast media.
The sceond is Diatrizoate Meglumine, which is like Cystographin, another contrast dye.
Contrast media link for you.
http://imaging.mallinckrodt.com/Products/ProductList.asp?DataGroup=2
Sounds like he is describing the prostate.
Subject: Sounds like he is describing the prostate.
dr is describing postop incisions- sm
Subject: dr is describing postop incisions- sm
She does have some erythema in her perineum and her buttocks. She is not tender in this area, and there is no s/l screpadence or sucrepadence or induration noted.
may be rachis or rakish, describing the segment.nm
Subject: may be rachis or rakish, describing the segment.nm
nm
It is possible if doc is just using the word as an adjective describing any associated pain.
Subject: It is possible if doc is just using the word as an adjective describing any associated pain.
end-to-side colostomy, describing the anastomosis? nm
Subject: end-to-side colostomy, describing the anastomosis? nm
s
yes, if describing location in surgery, not for time though. (nm)
Subject: yes, if describing location in surgery, not for time though. (nm)
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Not sure. It sounds like he's describing the base as "fibromere"
Subject: Not sure. It sounds like he's describing the base as "fibromere"
When describing a rash, it's discrete and not discreet, right? (sm)
Subject: When describing a rash, it's discrete and not discreet, right? (sm)
Just verifying...I haven't typed that term in a long time. TIA.
He was describing basilic vein, why it was inaccessible.
Subject: He was describing basilic vein, why it was inaccessible.
Thank you very much for the research and information you acquired.
help with word describing facial swelling..
Subject: help with word describing facial swelling..
My doctor dictated that the patient had developed S/L sideral facial swelling? Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance!!
So he's probably describing a problem with the tendon itself - appearance is bowstrung?
Subject: So he's probably describing a problem with the tendon itself - appearance is bowstrung?
nm
I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.
Subject: I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.
A mucous retention cyst is a cyst caused by an obstruction of a duct, usually belonging to the parotid gland or a minor salivary gland.
Yeah :) It does really sound like he's describing the pain with this word. nm
Subject: Yeah :) It does really sound like he's describing the pain with this word. nm
Might be describing the skin of the abdominal walls has having scaling, as in a rash.
Subject: Might be describing the skin of the abdominal walls has having scaling, as in a rash.
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grafts are either straight or curved, so perhaps saying, "U-type" (describing the shape)? prob
Subject: grafts are either straight or curved, so perhaps saying, "U-type" (describing the shape)? probably not UTI... nm
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