numbers - type out versus arabic
Posted By: Jan on 2007-12-25
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Question: What is the rule of thumb: In a report I know it is in medication and measurements like 5 mg and 5 inches. But what about in dictation? 5 weeks or five weeks, 5 children or five children. I know BOS changed their policy on using more arabic numbers instead of typing out. Can someone advise what is the preferred way? Does it apply something to things or objects versus units of time like 5 weeks or 5 days? Thank you.
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Arabic numbers ..
Subject: Arabic numbers ..
Go to this website and click on About BI-RADS (just under the tutorial button in the middle of the page):
http://www.birads.at/
Hope this helps.
Use arabic numerals for all numbers.
Subject: Use arabic numerals for all numbers.
The current standard in transcription is to use arabic numerals (1, 2, 3...)for all numbers, even under the number 10, because they stand out on the page and are less likely to be overlooked or misinterpreted.
(BOS 3rd)
Use arabic numbers for grade, per BOS,,,,,,,,,nm
Subject: Use arabic numbers for grade, per BOS,,,,,,,,,nm
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BOS prefers arabic numbers unless for
Subject: BOS prefers arabic numbers unless for
certain diseases or stages of cancer.
it's arabic numbers today, no spelling out....
Subject: it's arabic numbers today, no spelling out....
i've always typed BI-RADS with arabic numbers
Subject: i've always typed BI-RADS with arabic numbers
jk
roman versus arabic
Subject: roman versus arabic
Does anyone have a good reference or way to remember when to use arabic versus roman numerals? Specifically for class, stage, grade - cardiac, oncology, podiatry?
roman versus arabic
Subject: roman versus arabic
A good tip that I rcvd either here or on MTNetizens email group.....
In oncology at least:
Staging is in Roman numerals, and remember by reciting "The Romans are on the stage"....
Hence stage III breast cancer, etcetera...
Class, grade, etc, are with Arabic numerals...
I cannot speak, though, for other specialties..
Grades are arabic numbers and classes and stages are roman numerals.
Subject: Grades are arabic numbers and classes and stages are roman numerals.
same here. Type out numbers at beginning of sentences. Otherwise type numeral if in sentence itself.
Subject: same here. Type out numbers at beginning of sentences. Otherwise type numeral if in sentence itself.
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We are supposed to type arabic now but SM
Subject: We are supposed to type arabic now but SM
I think it is account specific. Many docs and hospitals still prefer the roman numerals, and I think it looks better too, IMO.
grade would be arabic, type would be roman.
Subject: grade would be arabic, type would be roman.
Garden is capped per my ortho book.
From googling I suspect it should be Garden type IV fracture. There are hits where it is referred to as grade, but the ones that call it a type look more authentic to me. More research might be in order.
for the most part grade and type use arabic number
Subject: for the most part grade and type use arabic number
You type what he says, never guess numbers.
Subject: You type what he says, never guess numbers.
They will say things like that.
what is the correct way to type numbers
Subject: what is the correct way to type numbers
0, 1, 2, 3, 4 ... or 0 to 10 spelled out, and then starting at 11, type numerically, 11, 12, 13, 14 .... I was taught that a long time ago, but I'm not sure what the current rule of thumb is. Thanks!
How do you type LeFort 2.5? Should be Roman numbers? TIA
Subject: How do you type LeFort 2.5? Should be Roman numbers? TIA
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If he says grade 2 out of 3, the only change I would make is to use numbers and not type out the wo
Subject: If he says grade 2 out of 3, the only change I would make is to use numbers and not type out the word "two". The rest is fine.
What is the correct way to type osteoporosis T-score numbers?
Subject: What is the correct way to type osteoporosis T-score numbers?
I've seen it as minus and with the - symbol.
Go to: www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp
Subject: Go to: www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp
I mean arabic 11 (not 2)
Subject: I mean arabic 11 (not 2)
nm
BOS-2 - arabic.
Subject: BOS-2 - arabic.
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Grades are arabic such as 1 or 2.
Subject: Grades are arabic such as 1 or 2.
Stages are roman numerals.
Arabic (per AAMT BOS)
Subject: Arabic (per AAMT BOS)
grades are arabic.
Subject: grades are arabic.
Grades are arabic.
Subject: Grades are arabic.
x
Arabic numerals.
Subject: Arabic numerals.
x
Guess I should say "should" be arabic..
Subject: Guess I should say "should" be arabic..
now "always"...before I offend someone else who has been told to type it with roman numerals. Been doing this too long and have seen too many facilities/radiologists set their own rules on how they want it typed and it basically boils down to the fact that it's their report..they call the shots.
Grade 2 (arabic for grades)
Subject: Grade 2 (arabic for grades)
regarding class #, per client--we use arabic
Subject: regarding class #, per client--we use arabic
x
it is probably 2, usually Arabic numerals w/grades, but that is JMO NM
Subject: it is probably 2, usually Arabic numerals w/grades, but that is JMO NM
Stages = Roman; Grades = Arabic --- all per the
Subject: Stages = Roman; Grades = Arabic --- all per the
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grade 4. All grades are arabic. Fractures and
Subject: grade 4. All grades are arabic. Fractures and
stages are Roman numerals.
Actually, they're broader than that, saying to use Arabic "except...." sm
Subject: Actually, they're broader than that, saying to use Arabic "except...." sm
...except when Roman numerals are used as part of the established nomenclature. (So things like cranial nerves and other scores/scales can be in either, or as dictated by standard practice.)
most of the time grades are Arabic and classes are Roman, but I'm sure there are exceptions to th
Subject: most of the time grades are Arabic and classes are Roman, but I'm sure there are exceptions to that NM
jGrade is arabic such as grade 1, and stages are Roman numerals.
Subject: jGrade is arabic such as grade 1, and stages are Roman numerals.
III (stages and classes are Roman numerals, grades are Arabic) nm
Subject: III (stages and classes are Roman numerals, grades are Arabic) nm
I was always taught that types & grades are arabic and classes & stages are Roman numerals. nm
Subject: I was always taught that types & grades are arabic and classes & stages are Roman numerals. nm
numbers
Subject: numbers
Generally it's a rule not to use numbers at the beginning of a sentence, but this is generally waived for this particular instance. It is
Height: 6 feet.
If they add inches it's
Height 6 feet 2 inches with no comma to separate them.
is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm
Subject: is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm
x
out numbers, 1-9..............nm
Subject: out numbers, 1-9..............nm
xx
numbers
Subject: numbers
Recently I returned to work after a long absence from medical transcription. My books are old and references at work are limited. When typing tone is it 2/4 or II/IV and when typing motor function is it 4/5 or IV/V?
Thanks ~ Irene
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Use numbers.
Look under Barnes & Noble for reference books, plus you get free shipping and have them pronto
numbers are what we are to use...not....NM
Subject: numbers are what we are to use...not....NM
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Dictator says: Ligamentum flavum four five was removed.
How do I type the number?
Later he says: Ligamentum flavum at four five, five one.
How do I type the number?
BOS numbers
Can anyone tell me where in the AAMT BOS it tells about changing weight from 175-1/2 pounds to 175.5 pounds, is this actually what is correct? I have looked and looked and cannot find anything. Thanks
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Is there any general rule for when to spell out numbers?
ex. Patient is on Zoloft 50 mg one daily or should it be 1 daily.
Also, in a SOAP note, should allergies be capitalized and included under subjective or should they be separated out?
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
sentence: The patient has 2 moles on the left and 1 on the right.
Do I spell out the number 'one' or leave it as a number?
(cut off) so what are these numbers? nm
Subject: (cut off) so what are these numbers? nm
Help with numbers
Subject: Help with numbers
I know what the BOS says about numbers, but please tell me which is correct:
DRAINS: One Hemovac.
DRAINS: 1 Hemovac.
DRAINS: Hemovac.
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
"Uterine contractions are presently every three (or is it 3?) minutes."
I was taught always to spell out numbers 1-9, the AAMT BOS says use 3, what do you do? I have been spelling out numbers 1-9 for a long time and have never been corrected on it. I work for MQ.
numbers
Subject: numbers
Follow the client's instructions.
If there are none, then 1-10 type it out, after 10 use numerals.
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