After being evaluated by his gastroenterologist, Mr. Jackson was sent to the hospital for a diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscop
y. He is having several symptoms that indicate a potential gastrointestinal condition. As a result, he was admitted in observation. His symptoms include vomiting, weight loss, and dysphagia. The esophagogastroduodenoscopy reveals that the patient has low-grade Barrett’s esophagus, GERD with reflux esophagitis, and a non-obstructing hiatal hernia. Patient was also incidentally diagnosed with Crest Syndrome (CRST), which correlates with his complaint of dysphagia. After the procedure, the patient was noted to have several PVC’s on his EKG. These resolved shortly after the patient arrived in the recovery room. Based on the results of the detailed history, detailed exam, and straight forward medical decision making, it was decided that the patient could be discharged home on the same day with instructions for a follow up office appointment in 2 days. Code this scenario.
A healthy weight, is a set BMI (Body mass index) for your age. The doctor uses a BMI chart to determine the best weight for you based on your height and age.
The “sickled” or “crescent” shape of the cell which causes the blood cells not to flow normally or adequately to the body tissues occasionally getting stuck and can form a clot. This is caused by the atypical hemoglobin molecule called “hemoglobin S” which is the reason the cells are deformed into a crescent shape
