Always go with account specifics, regardless of what BOS recommends. Good luck! (no message)
Posted By: MOMT on 2006-07-26
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account specifics for that particular account should state how it is to be typed. nm
Subject: account specifics for that particular account should state how it is to be typed. nm
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Also, don't know about your account specifics but
Subject: Also, don't know about your account specifics but
I would use 1.5 cm, as in 1.5-cm "hypoechoic" mass...decimals for metric...
Account specifics - if they want 's that's what they get. SM
Subject: Account specifics - if they want 's that's what they get. SM
That's what is in AAMT BOS - Depends on client preference, so, no, she is not wrong
All according to your account specifics. Like
Subject: All according to your account specifics. Like
I said below, we do not use slang, therefore use saturating; however if verbatim, then satting is correct.
What do your account specifics say? nm
Subject: What do your account specifics say? nm
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Account specifics would dictate whether you sm
Subject: Account specifics would dictate whether you sm
write it out or abbreviate. The abbreviation for beats per minute is bpm. Ask your QA person for approved abbreviations for this account (accounts will differ sometimes which can make us crazy).
do you have account specifics to read?
Subject: do you have account specifics to read?
on most accounts it is acceptable to leave 1-2 blanks. If you really think it sounds like minute, then put that.
Depends on account specifics. sm
Subject: Depends on account specifics. sm
In general, we are to write out the term in full the first time it is dictated for clarification. Then, if abbreviations are dictated later on, it is okay to use the abbreviation. Again, you must abide by account specifics. Ask your QA person to be sure.
also I should have said check your account specifics - SM
Subject: also I should have said check your account specifics - SM
Each doc and/or hospital may want classes and grades a certain way. It is a good idea to make sticky notes like Another KSMT said.
same here - depends on my account specifics nm
Subject: same here - depends on my account specifics nm
I would check your account specifics...(nm)
Subject: I would check your account specifics...(nm)
Almost depends on account specifics
Subject: Almost depends on account specifics
Some of the verbatim accounts allow for medical jargon, so if in the body of the report they said he was given 2 amps of bicarb, I would probably just leave it at amps. If this was in a medication list, as on admission or discharge, I would probably write it out as ampule(s).
depends on account specifics, whether verbatim, etc.
Subject: depends on account specifics, whether verbatim, etc.
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First, see your account specifics or client preferences.
Subject: First, see your account specifics or client preferences.
If no mention is made about it, I would type it as a numeral for anything less than 10.
Although I would double check your account specifics. SM.
Subject: Although I would double check your account specifics. SM.
Some docs might prefer you to spell it out for them or have an specific way they want it typed.
check your company's Account Specifics, if you can
Subject: check your company's Account Specifics, if you can
nm
That's what I mean by "ask your QA!" Account specifics dictate style, sm
Subject: That's what I mean by "ask your QA!" Account specifics dictate style, sm
but the AAMT BOS dictates what is correct for the industry, getting its information from sources such as the Chicago Manual of Style, the American Medical Association book of style (which I own), etc. As the poster below states, Joint Commission goes by BOS and does not like "same" or abbreviations for diagnoses, impressions, op titles, etc. They will randomly choose patient charts and go through them to check things like this! It's the Joint Commission which recommends or removes hospital accreditations--a very powerful entity.
So, ask your QA what the account wants. If they want "same," give them "same." For other accounts, do it the correct way.
depends on account specifics, but I usually type 3-1/2 months NM
Subject: depends on account specifics, but I usually type 3-1/2 months NM
Got it. Thanks again. There are no account specifics, so I like to type verbatim just to be safe.
Subject: Got it. Thanks again. There are no account specifics, so I like to type verbatim just to be safe.
It all depends on your account specifics. If they use BOS, then use mL. I've had verbatim accou
Subject: It all depends on your account specifics. If they use BOS, then use mL. I've had verbatim accounts
with no BOS wanted per the client, regular accounts who do use BOS and others that do not want it, and others that "just type what I say." So, like I said, refer to your account specifics.
Depends on your account specifics. If they allow you to expand, that's fine, but it is straight
Subject: Depends on your account specifics. If they allow you to expand, that's fine, but it is straight
hardcore verbatim you have to leave it as is, whether it looks ugly or not. I know, I really don't like it when they abbreviate left and right, leave words off sentence structures so they can speak faster and get it over with.
Both are correct, just type it according to your account specifics, some like disc and other disk.
Subject: Both are correct, just type it according to your account specifics, some like disc and other disk.
You are so welcome. Good luck to you! NM
Subject: You are so welcome. Good luck to you! NM
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Ho, boy! Good luck with that one! YW! nm
Subject: Ho, boy! Good luck with that one! YW! nm
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Not me, it will be because of you... Good Luck!
Subject: Not me, it will be because of you... Good Luck!
Good luck with it
Subject: Good luck with it
I'm practically catatonic right now from one after the other bad dictators tonight.
Good luck on your next QA challenge...
Subject: Good luck on your next QA challenge...
I would be interested to know how well your rationale works when "insure" is marked off on a QA audit...
...if you can get by with using it, more power to you!!!
Wow. Good luck. Use that lab link. sm
Subject: Wow. Good luck. Use that lab link. sm
labcorp.com is another good link.
Good luck to you then!! Op notes are a sm
Subject: Good luck to you then!! Op notes are a sm
whole nother mess!! Do you have these sites for equipment, latest things etc?
http://www.medcompare.com/
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Another good site:
http://www.surgical911.com/
Could be Benadryl. Good Luck.
Subject: Could be Benadryl. Good Luck.
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You're welcome and good luck!
Subject: You're welcome and good luck!
You are welcome. They are not easy or fun. Good Luck
Subject: You are welcome. They are not easy or fun. Good Luck
nm
good luck on your test!
Subject: good luck on your test!
I'm thinking probably thecal sac. Good luck!
Subject: I'm thinking probably thecal sac. Good luck!
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You're Welcome! Good luck to your friend : - ) nm
Subject: You're Welcome! Good luck to your friend : - ) nm
good luck to you! Lot of researching and questions here will definitely help you.
Subject: good luck to you! Lot of researching and questions here will definitely help you.
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no luck but good link for future ref
Subject: no luck but good link for future ref
http://www.dsmz.de/microorganisms/bacteria_catalogue.php
Couldn't find anything that sounded like that here though.
You are correct, there is an Orthofix screw. Good luck!
Subject: You are correct, there is an Orthofix screw. Good luck!
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Probably would get more insight if you post this under MEDQUIST. Good luck to you!
Subject: Probably would get more insight if you post this under MEDQUIST. Good luck to you!
No problem! I have had to use this board before and it helps tremendously! Good luck!
Subject: No problem! I have had to use this board before and it helps tremendously! Good luck!
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AHHHH... the life and times of a transcriptionist... good luck!
Subject: AHHHH... the life and times of a transcriptionist... good luck!
That looks good. I'm going with the hospital account.
Subject: That looks good. I'm going with the hospital account.
Good question, is this a verbatim account? SM
Subject: Good question, is this a verbatim account? SM
If not, I guess para-colposcopic, para-cervical maybe?
BOS II page 140, recommends disk for all uses. nm
Subject: BOS II page 140, recommends disk for all uses. nm
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Female with infertility problems...dr. recommends..sm
Subject: Female with infertility problems...dr. recommends..sm
to follow up with an (s/l "oruphragram"). Is there such a thing as an "oophorogram"???
Mo, good guidance. I actually have the def. of E BY U in message to help. sm
Subject: Mo, good guidance. I actually have the def. of E BY U in message to help. sm
the EBYE* prime value is an average from the interventricular septum and lateral wall with optimum AV delay
I do see the E x E suggestion. Also might be E x U........ just can't find it.
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Depends on the account: My verbatim account is VERBATIM and other accounts I put 3100
Subject: Depends on the account: My verbatim account is VERBATIM and other accounts I put 3100
More specifics?
Subject: More specifics?
Is it a myringotomy and tube insertion? Is it being pronounced bog or b-o-g?
Sure did, but no luck-nm
Subject: Sure did, but no luck-nm
:-(
no thanks necessary and best of luck 2 U...nm
Subject: no thanks necessary and best of luck 2 U...nm
no luck
Subject: no luck
It sounds exactly like I wrote it, but doctors have been known to create their own words and ways of phrasing sentences. It is just confusing for some of us new MT's. :-( Thanks so much for your help.
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