Microlife MedGem Indirect Calorimeter Assessment And Treatment Part 4

The MedGem indirect calorimeter is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR).

Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the MedGem scientifically measures a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them.

Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, etc.

Microlife MedGem WatchWT™ “Initiating the assessment & treatment for overweight and obesity”

99213-4 Individual Follow-up Visit

A. Visit times

1. Individual 15 minutes

2. Chronic care 30 minutes.

B. Front Desk

1. Patient checks with Front Desk.

2. Follow routine check-in process.

C. MA

1. MA escorts patient to exam room to visit with allied health staff.

D. RN, NP, PA, Physician

1. Allied staff counsels patient on nutrition counseling. Provides patient with following handouts.

A. Your Personalized Weight Management Program report from the MedGem Analyzer software.

B. WatchWT Patient Education handouts in Section 8. Reviews major components food labels based on disease state (i.e. CHO—weight loss, energy balance, Total Fat & Cholesterol—CVD, CAD, Sodium (Na)— hypertension, CHF, etc.).

C. Promote self-monitoring of nutrition and exercise. If appropriate, refer to other healthcare professionals specializing in weight management and/or other weight loss programs.

D. Refers patient to standard self-management principles for primary disease.

E. Your Personalized Weight Management Program report is used for future reference at follow-up visits.

2. Ask patient to fill out the Post-WatchWT Patient Questionnaire (see Section 13) and return to MA for data collection for outcomes.

A. Billing & Insurance Reimbursement 1. Submit for reimbursement for follow-up visit.

The MedGem program includes the MedGem hand-held indirect calorimeter that measures resting oxygen consumption to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR); MedGem Analyzer software program to develop an individual treatment program; and Microlife’s educational materials for patient education. In addition, Dr. Hammond wanted to include MedGem into his established group visit program.

Offer your clients the best possible results by incorporating the MedGem tools and solutions into your programs.

For more information, click on MedGem indirect calorimeter.

Contact me at 1-800-743-3328 to discuss MedGem RMR System Kit pricing options.

Harvey Harris