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200

I have not been feeling well for a few days.

Subjective. 

200

Member reports they have shortness of breath. 

Subjective


vs. Member is unable to talk without breathing deeply, and O2 sat is reading 89%- Objective

200

Member is angry and rude during initial contact. 

Subjective - Member was mean to CM, hurtful. Member was screaming and acted crazy.

vs. 

Objective: Member raised their voice, and stated "Why are you calling me?" " You don't know what I need!" CM spoke in calm quiet voice to attempt to de-escalate the member on the phone. CM listened and offered to call back the member another time. Member agreeable to another call. 

200

Member reports lack of food to feed her children in home.

Subjective


How can we gather objective data r/t food?

200

Member reports "the provider does not listen to me".

subjective

300

Home Blood Pressure was high

Subjective. Does not note the actual value of BP.

300

The apartment is not fit for us to live in. 

Subjective 


vs. Objective

The apartment has mold growing in the bathroom and there is no electricity running at this time. 

300

Member has DX of hypertension. BP in ED was 150/85 and at the last 2 office visits it was 160/80 and 155/90. 

Objective

vs. 

Member reports their BP runs high on occasion. 

300

Symptoms are interfering with work.

Subjective

300

Member reports he feels sick. 

subjective 

vs. 

What are signs of sickness? Are they showing these signs. 

400

A1C 6.3%

Objective. Point of care testing.

400

Member is non adherent to medication regimen 

Member skips doses every other day and there is no claim data to reflect recent refills. 

Is this objective? 

400

Member has missed their appointment to the PCP due to their neighbor having more important things to do than drive them. 

Subjective 

vs. 

Member has not completed the last 2 PCP visits due to lack of transportation. 

400

Member reported they having been drinking alcohol. They have had 10 drinks in the last 2 hours.  Member is slurring words while on the call with CM.

Objective. State "Member is slurring words during call"

Member is showing signs of intoxication. 

400

The member's echo showed an EF of 40%. 

Objective 


vs. Member reports they have chest pain. (subjective)