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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Doctor appointment length PCP appointment duration If you have multiple issues to discuss, be sure to mention that when scheduling so the clinic can allot enough time. Understanding Coding: ICD-10 and CPT You may not think about medical codes when booking a dr appointment , but providers use them for billing and documentation.

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Electronically-delivered PHQ9s increase engagement in patients with depression [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

PHQ9 results were sent to the patient’s PCP, who could create a follow-up visit reminder, or take other action. Main Outcome Measures: Percentage of patients who booked a visit for mental health. of patients in the intervention geographies booked a visit, compared to 5.2% Percentage of patients who filled out a PHQ9.