Patient presents with a chief complaint of throat clearing.  Onset of throat clearing was reported as [Onset - e.g., gradual, sudden], [Duration - e.g., two weeks, three months]. Frequency of throat clearing is described as [Frequency - e.g., constant, intermittent, several times per hour].  Patient denies [Pertinent Negatives - e.g., dysphagia, odynophagia, shortness of breath] but reports [Pertinent Positives - e.g., postnasal drip, cough, voice hoarseness, reflux symptoms, globus sensation].  The patient describes the throat clearing as [Character of throat clearing - e.g., dry, wet, productive, non-productive].  Associated symptoms include [List associated symptoms - e.g., rhinorrhea, itchy throat, nasal congestion].  Physical examination reveals [Examination findings - e.g., erythematous oropharynx, clear lungs, normal heart sounds, no palpable cervical lymphadenopathy].  Differential diagnosis includes postnasal drip, laryngopharyngeal reflux, vocal cord dysfunction, tic disorder, and habit cough.  Assessment: Chronic throat clearing likely secondary to [Presumptive Diagnosis - e.g., postnasal drip, laryngopharyngeal reflux]. Plan:  [Treatment plan - e.g., Recommend trial of nasal saline irrigation and intranasal corticosteroids.  Patient education provided regarding behavioral modification techniques to reduce throat clearing.  If symptoms persist, consider referral to otolaryngology for further evaluation.  Follow up in [Duration - e.g., 2 weeks, 1 month]].  ICD-10 code [Appropriate ICD-10 code - e.g., R49.8, J37.0] may be considered based on clinical findings.