Routine office visits don’t require the same depth of documentation as an initial evaluation, but they do need the right details. In this HelpDesk episode, Dr. Erin Stubblefield breaks down the difference between an initial visit and a routine office visit through the lens of an “episode of care.”

You’ll learn how to use SOAP notes effectively, what payers expect to see in your subjective and objective findings, and how to document functional progress without slowing down your workflow. Whether you’re refining your documentation or training your team, this quick overview will help keep your notes compliant, efficient, and clinically meaningful.

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