When recording progress notes the specific chief complaint should be
Question:
How often should the tickler file be checked?
Answer:
When keeping track of a patient’s progress, the main problem should be written down in the patient’s own words. When you see a patient, you should write down the main problem he or she is having (CC). CPT says that the CC is a short statement that describes the patient’s symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis, or other reason for the visit, usually in the patient’s own words. Simply put, the chief complaint is a short description of why the patient needs medical help.
