Clinicians document a head-to-toe exam in a standard order:
- General appearance and vital signs
- HEENT (head, eyes, ears, nose, throat) and neck
- Cardiovascular and respiratory
- Abdomen
- Musculoskeletal and skin
- Neurological (see cranial nerve exam)
- Psychiatric (see mental status exam)
USA Physical Exam: Quick Facts
- Typical length
- 20–60 minutes
- Cost with ACA plan
- $0 preventive visit in-network
- Self-pay (primary care)
- About $100–$300
- Retail clinic sports/school physical
- About $25–$100
- Normal BP (AHA)
- Below 120/80
- Healthy BMI
- 18.5–24.9
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