You hyphenate when it is a compound modifier sm
Posted By: Lyndia on 2007-11-30
In Reply to: cm, mm, etc. - ALH
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.
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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!
Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
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!
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
xx
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 
To hyphenate or not to hyphenate nonallergic
Subject: To hyphenate or not to hyphenate nonallergic
I have found it both ways, can someone please clarify it for me. Is it non-allergic or nonallergic? Same with nonproductive or non-productive?
To hyphenate or not hyphenate mid, that is the question
Subject: To hyphenate or not hyphenate mid, that is the question
Ok I know the BOS says most mid use has been combined with the following word, thus no separation by space or hyphen, but sometimes it just doesn't look right. So, what do you think about
mid portion "occlusion of shunt in its mid portion."
mid July --midJuly doesn't look right, so is it mid-July or mid July?
What do you think?
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.
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
nm
yes, those are both compound adjectives (nm)
Subject: yes, those are both compound adjectives (nm)
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.
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
I would hyphenate (nm)
Subject: I would hyphenate (nm)
i hyphenate it... nm
Subject: i hyphenate it... nm
I hyphenate it sometimes.....
Subject: I hyphenate it sometimes.....
The patient has a non-weightbearing status.
The patient is to be weight-bearing as tolerated.
Dunno if this is correct but some QA nail me when I don't hyphenate it and some QA nail me when I do hyphenate it.......for a national
but privately, for private docs, no matter how I do it, no private MD has EVER complained in 30 years. LOL
Yes, except I don't hyphenate it nm
Subject: Yes, except I don't hyphenate it nm
nm
I would hyphenate
Subject: I would hyphenate
I would hyphenate it
Subject: I would hyphenate it
Hyphenate?
Subject: Hyphenate?
Would you hyphenate knee-chest lift? TIA.
Hyphenate?
Subject: Hyphenate?
I'm having a lot of trouble with hyphenations and I'm not sure what I can do to get them straigh in my mind. Do either of these need hyphens?
She can assist in transfer of patients up to 140-pound weight limit.
She is not to exceed 140-pound patient.
TIA
hyphenate
Subject: hyphenate
I would hypenate sport-like activity. Have a good night.
to hyphenate or not to hyphenate?
Subject: to hyphenate or not to hyphenate?
sometimes hyphens really confuse me....would you hyphenate these or not?
Full-thickness flaps were created.
The medial-most edge.
They were all well-balanced with a 10 mm block.
I would hyphenate both of them, but that
Subject: I would hyphenate both of them, but that
x
I would hyphenate it...
Subject: I would hyphenate it...
but don't ask me for the exact reason why because I don't feel like looking it up and explaining it .
No, don't hyphenate.
Subject: No, don't hyphenate.
(Even if the BOS said to...)
I never hyphenate either
Subject: I never hyphenate either
nm
10-15 bacteria (no *to) - hyphenate
Subject: 10-15 bacteria (no *to) - hyphenate
Gosh, I'd hyphenate it too!
Subject: Gosh, I'd hyphenate it too!
I tried to find it in my Stedman's Cardio book, but no luck.
To hyphenate or not--pre and post
Subject: To hyphenate or not--pre and post
How would you type this "pre-albuterol nebulizer peak flow was 360 liters per minute" "post-albuterol nebulizer treatment peak flow was 370". Would you hyphenate or not, put it all together as one word or separated??
Yes, no need to hyphenate, pancystourethroscopy. nm
Subject: Yes, no need to hyphenate, pancystourethroscopy. nm
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Hyphenate end stage? As in...
Subject: Hyphenate end stage? As in...
End-stage renal or end-stage liver or would it be end stage renal or end stage liver?
Thanks!
err, make that hyphenate
Subject: err, make that hyphenate
Hyphenate if there are 2 or more words
Subject: Hyphenate if there are 2 or more words
that could be ambiguous before a noun so the first 2 are hyphenated and not the third phrase. It helps clarify the meaning. Google "when to hyphenate" for more in-depth explanation.
If he said "and" then no, I would not hyphenate it.
Subject: If he said "and" then no, I would not hyphenate it.
x
would you hyphenate stay-at-home mom?
Subject: would you hyphenate stay-at-home mom?
I usually hyphenate it to "weight-bear".
Subject: I usually hyphenate it to "weight-bear".
as in, "the patient's foot pain had disappeared, and he was finally able to weight-bear for short periods of time each day".
Hyphenate both if they precede a noun. No if they don't. nm
Subject: Hyphenate both if they precede a noun. No if they don't. nm
x
I never hyphenate after the verb or noun....
Subject: I never hyphenate after the verb or noun....
The patient has a well-healed hematoma.
The patient's hematoma is well healed.
The patient is a well-developed, well-nourished, well-appearing female in no acute distress.
The patient is female, well developed, well nourished, and well appearing, in no acute distress.
This is just my way, but I have seen MT work where they hyphenate no matter where it fits in the sentence, and I think that is wrong.
oh and I'd hyphenate anterior-posterior
Subject: oh and I'd hyphenate anterior-posterior
but it's just my way....
I always hyphenate when combining would put two of the same vowels together sm
Subject: I always hyphenate when combining would put two of the same vowels together sm
Like re-enter or re-emphasize. Or extra-axial. Or intra-abdominal.
In another other case, if the meaning is clear and it is not confusing, I do not hyphenate. Most clients seem to prefer minimal hyphenation.
JMHO
Per AAMT says to hyphenate adjectives such as this
Subject: Per AAMT says to hyphenate adjectives such as this
I would just hyphenate it pepto-esophageal, they
Subject: I would just hyphenate it pepto-esophageal, they
x
yes, hyphenate -year-old and -month-old...nm
Subject: yes, hyphenate -year-old and -month-old...nm
x
I would hyphenate forefoot-hindfoot.
Subject: I would hyphenate forefoot-hindfoot.
x
Do you hyphenate status post? nm
Subject: Do you hyphenate status post? nm
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heme positve stool...hyphenate or not? TIA nm
Subject: heme positve stool...hyphenate or not? TIA nm
nm
i've heard of it. hyphenate "open-tip"
Subject: i've heard of it. hyphenate "open-tip"
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Personal opinion, I hyphenate it as tib-fib fracture
Subject: Personal opinion, I hyphenate it as tib-fib fracture
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