Table 1.

Coding of 3 Episodes of Care in a Single Encounter

FieldEpisode of Care 1Episode of Care 2Episode of Care 3
Reason for the encounterFever
Headache
Joint pain
Dengue fever
Dry eye or other abnormal eye sensations
Foreign body in eye
Preventive immunization and medication
Interview, examination, functioningExamination
Tourniquet test
Work - complete problem (0.3)
Fluorescein examination of eye
Vision/seeing function – no problem (0.0)
Fever
Physical findingsNot codedNot codedNot coded
Diagnosis/health problemDengue feverBurning eyeEncounter for immunization against influenza
Process of carePrescription acetaminophen
Advice
AdviceAdvice
  • Note: Italicized text denotes information that can now be coded with the International Classification of Primary Care, Third Edition that could not be coded with the previous editions.