Format "minus two to three degrees of extension"

I am pretty new and trying to figure out what this doctor might be saying. He is doing range of motion tests on a patient. He says "Back extension (s/l 50 or 15) degrees." Then he says "side bending (s/l 50 or 15) degrees." The patient has severe neck pain. I am not sure which value the doctor is saying. Any suggestions? ...

Which is preferred? I find equal validation for both. ...

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http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/ama-calls-2-year-extension-icd-10-deadline ...

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A history and physical examination report. Doctor has already dictated information for EXTREMITIES subheading, but later dictates more info for same subheading. Should I combine second set of extremity info with first set of info? Thanks! ...

I am not sure how to format this medication and I think there might be a stumble also. Doctor says "... 2 tabs 125 mg 2 times p.o. t.i.d." Wonder whether I should edit out the either "2 tabs" or "2 times" as she does seem to correct herself. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated? Thanks ...

In a verbatim account: "patient is into" (doc lists medications)... Patient is into?? Very clearly said. "there are no labs available on the chart." (doc goes onto lists extensive lab results) Says also very clearly "this consultation was not necessary", however I am not sure if he is speaking to someone else, or if it is part of the dictation! I hear it clear as a bell, it just seems a snippy ending comment. I am going to type it out as I hear it, b ...

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MD dictates C5-6... I usually change this to C5-C6, as it seems that is the more correct way. Should C5-6 be used? ...

I have looked everywhere trying to figure out how to transcribe. I got the pT1mi and the ER/PR. It's the n zero I (eye) minus that I don't know how to write. Also, if you have a site that is very detailed for cancer staging, etc, please leave me a link for it. ...

Okay........ now don't laugh at this question. I recently had to pull up another transcriptionist's report, and came across something I've never seen before. I couldn't find the formatting this MT used anywhere else, so I am wondering if any of you have. I always type "90th percentile", "56th percentile", etc. when peds are talking about growth charts. This MT typed "90%tile", "53%tile", etc. Is that actu ...

Format "minus two to three degrees of extension" - Newbie0809

re - minus two to three degrees - curious

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