Patient presents with a primary complaint of throat pain (pharyngalgia, sore throat).  Onset of symptoms was [duration] ago and is characterized as [quality of pain: sharp, dull, burning, scratching, etc.].  Associated symptoms may include dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), odynophagia (painful swallowing), hoarseness, cough, fever, headache, myalgia, fatigue, rhinorrhea, or ear pain.  The patient denies [pertinent negatives: e.g., difficulty breathing, stridor, recent travel, known exposure to infectious diseases].  Physical examination reveals [objective findings: e.g., erythematous pharynx, tonsillar exudates, swollen lymph nodes, clear lungs].  Rapid strep test [positive/negative].  Differential diagnosis includes pharyngitis (viral, bacterial, or fungal), tonsillitis, postnasal drip, laryngitis, GERD, allergic rhinitis, mononucleosis, and peritonsillar abscess.  Assessment: Throat pain likely secondary to [most likely diagnosis].  Plan: [treatment plan: e.g., symptomatic treatment with analgesics, antipyretics, throat lozenges, salt water gargles; antibiotics if bacterial infection suspected; further evaluation if symptoms persist or worsen; patient education on hydration and rest].  Follow-up as needed.  ICD-10 code: [appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., J02.9 for acute pharyngitis, unspecified].  CPT code: [appropriate CPT code for visit and procedures, e.g., 99213 for established patient office visit, level 3].