Top 100 Specialty-Specific Documentation Template Libraries & Cheat Sheets for Scribes (2025 Mega Guide)
If you want faster notes and cleaner coding, you need battle-tested template libraries—not random snippets. This 2025 mega guide curates 100 specialty-specific template packs and cheat sheets you can deploy immediately. Use it to slash minutes-per-note while boosting codability and same-day sign. Benchmark pay as your speed climbs with the interactive salary tool, target hot markets via the job-growth dashboard, train your speed with the EMR data-entry guide, validate accuracy against the documentation study, and lock PHI reflexes with the HIPAA essentials.
Why “template libraries” beat one-off macros in 2025
Random SmartPhrases help, but complete libraries—with consistent HPI/Exam/MDM scaffolds—unlock reproducible speed and fewer coder queries/100. Libraries also hard-wire decision statements, risk, and tests reviewed, which improves compliance and reimbursement. Prove it: chart your baseline and deltas in minutes-per-note, same-day sign, and after-hours EHR using the performance toolkit. When leadership asks for dollars, translate your minutes saved with the revenue impact model. For remote teams deploying libraries over telehealth, mirror device rules from the EMR security guide and rehearse phrasing habits with the patient communication guide.
How to assemble, govern, and measure your template stack
Start with 10 high-yield visit types per specialty (e.g., chest pain cardiology; low back pain ortho; DM2 endocrine) and give each one: (1) HPI prompts that force specificity, (2) Exam blocks mapped to complaints, (3) MDM scaffolds with explicit risk and decisions, (4) coding cues tied to ICD-10 basics from the coding primer. Store everything with version control via the document-management directory, define edit rights in the policy & procedure toolkit, and audit notes monthly with the chart-audit workflow. For training sprints, rotate libraries through the appointment efficiency playbook and reduce churn using the no-show reduction guide.
Top 100 Template Libraries & Cheat Sheets — 2025 Directory
| Library / Cheat Sheet | Specialty | Visit Type | Format | Level |
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| Chest Pain MDM Scaffold Pack | Cardiology | Acute/Clinic | Template | Pro |
| Heart Failure Follow-up Bundle | Cardiology | Chronic care | Phrase+Template | Pro |
| AFib Anticoagulation Decision Notes | Cardiology | Medication Mgmt | Macro | Expert |
| HTN Initial Eval Prompts | Cardiology | New patient | Phrase | Starter |
| Lipid Clinic Counseling Blocks | Cardiology | Preventive | Template | Pro |
| Low Back Pain Decision Tree | Orthopedics | MSK pain | Template | Pro |
| Knee Injury (ACL/Meniscus) Pack | Orthopedics | Acute | Macro | Pro |
| Shoulder Impingement Toolkit | Orthopedics | Chronic | Template | Starter |
| Fracture Clinic Follow-up Set | Orthopedics | Post-op | Phrase | Pro |
| Pre-op Ortho Checklist Notes | Orthopedics | Pre-op | Template | Expert |
| Acne/Rosacea Rapid Charts | Dermatology | Outpatient | Macro | Starter |
| Full-Body Skin Exam Scaffold | Dermatology | FBSE | Template | Pro |
| Biopsy & Cryo Procedure Notes | Dermatology | Procedural | Template | Expert |
| Psoriasis Biologic Monitoring | Dermatology | Medication Mgmt | Phrase | Pro |
| Eczema Flare Quick Macros | Dermatology | Acute | Macro | Starter |
| Reflux/GERD Clinic Pack | Gastroenterology | Dyspepsia | Template | Starter |
| IBD Activity & Biologic Notes | Gastroenterology | Chronic | Template | Expert |
| Colonoscopy H&P/Findings Bundle | Gastroenterology | Procedure | Macro | Pro |
| Liver Disease Workup Scaffold | Hepatology | Evaluation | Phrase | Pro |
| GI Bleed ED→GI Handoff Notes | Gastroenterology | Acute | Template | Expert |
| Diabetes Type 2 Visit Series | Endocrinology | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| Thyroid Nodule/US-FNA Pack | Endocrinology | Procedure | Macro | Expert |
| Osteoporosis DXA & Therapy | Endocrinology | Monitoring | Phrase | Pro |
| Adrenal Incidentaloma Pathway | Endocrinology | Workup | Template | Expert |
| Insulin Titration Cheat Sheet | Endocrinology | Medication | Macro | Starter |
| Asthma/COPD Control Blocks | Pulmonology | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| Pneumonia Admit/Discharge Set | Pulmonology | Acute | Template | Pro |
| Sleep Apnea CPAP Follow-up | Sleep Med | Chronic | Phrase | Starter |
| PFT Interpretation Prompts | Pulmonology | Testing | Macro | Pro |
| ILD Workup Scaffold | Pulmonology | Evaluation | Template | Expert |
| CKD Clinic Follow-up Suite | Nephrology | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| AKI Evaluation Cheat Sheet | Nephrology | Acute | Macro | Starter |
| Dialysis Monthly MDM Blocks | Nephrology | Chronic | Template | Expert |
| Transplant Follow-up Bundle | Nephrology | Specialty | Phrase | Expert |
| Electrolyte Disturbance Notes | Nephrology | Acute | Macro | Pro |
| Migraine & Neuro Exam Macros | Neurology | Outpatient | Macro | Starter |
| Stroke TIA Workup Scaffold | Neurology | Acute | Template | Expert |
| Seizure Follow-up + ASM Titration | Neurology | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| Peripheral Neuropathy Pack | Neurology | Chronic | Phrase | Starter |
| Parkinson’s Visit Series | Neurology | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| RA/Degenerative Joint Disease Set | Rheumatology | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| Lupus Disease Activity Notes | Rheumatology | Monitoring | Macro | Expert |
| Gout Acute/Chronic Dual Pack | Rheumatology | Mixed | Phrase | Starter |
| Vasculitis Workup Prompts | Rheumatology | Evaluation | Template | Expert |
| Biologic Safety Monitoring | Rheumatology | Medication | Macro | Pro |
| Major Depression Visit Scaffold | Psychiatry | Outpatient | Template | Starter |
| Anxiety/Panic Rapid Template | Psychiatry | Outpatient | Macro | Starter |
| Bipolar Stabilization Notes | Psychiatry | Medication | Template | Pro |
| ADHD Adult & Child Packs | Psychiatry | Chronic | Phrase | Pro |
| Psych ED Safety Assessment | Psychiatry | Acute | Template | Expert |
| Well-Child Visit Ladder (0–18) | Pediatrics | Preventive | Template | Starter |
| Pediatric Fever/URI Rapid Notes | Pediatrics | Acute | Macro | Starter |
| ADHD Peds Follow-up Series | Pediatrics | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| Teen Sports Physical Pack | Pediatrics | Clearance | Phrase | Starter |
| Complex Care Peds Care Plan | Pediatrics | Chronic | Template | Expert |
| Initial Prenatal Intake Suite | OB/GYN | Prenatal | Template | Pro |
| Routine OB Follow-up Blocks | OB/GYN | Prenatal | Macro | Starter |
| Well-Woman Exam Scaffold | OB/GYN | Preventive | Template | Pro |
| IUD/Implant Procedure Notes | OB/GYN | Procedural | Template | Expert |
| PCOS/Infertility Workup Pack | OB/GYN | Evaluation | Phrase | Pro |
| BPH/LUTS Evaluation Set | Urology | Outpatient | Template | Starter |
| Renal Colic ED-to-Clinic Bridge | Urology | Acute | Macro | Pro |
| Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance | Urology | Chronic | Template | Expert |
| Recurrent UTI Workup Blocks | Urology | Evaluation | Phrase | Starter |
| Post-Op Urology Follow-up | Urology | Post-op | Template | Pro |
| Sinusitis/OM ENT Quick Notes | ENT | Acute | Macro | Starter |
| Dysphonia/LPR Evaluation Pack | ENT | Clinic | Template | Pro |
| Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy | ENT/Allergy | Procedural | Template | Expert |
| Vertigo/Balance Assessment | ENT | Evaluation | Phrase | Pro |
| Post-Op Tonsillectomy Follow-up | ENT | Post-op | Macro | Starter |
| Glaucoma Visit Series | Ophthalmology | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| Diabetic Retinopathy Screening | Ophthalmology | Preventive | Phrase | Starter |
| Post-Cataract Surgery Notes | Ophthalmology | Post-op | Template | Pro |
| Dry Eye/Meibomian Disease | Ophthalmology | Clinic | Macro | Starter |
| Acute Red Eye Decision Blocks | Ophthalmology | Acute | Template | Expert |
| Breast Cancer New Visit Scaffold | Oncology | Evaluation | Template | Expert |
| Chemotherapy Cycle Monitoring | Oncology | Chronic | Macro | Pro |
| Palliative Goals-of-Care Notes | Oncology | Advanced care | Phrase | Pro |
| Oral Oncolytics Safety Checklist | Oncology | Medication | Template | Expert |
| Neutropenic Fever Pathway | Oncology | Acute | Template | Expert |
| Hospitalist Admission Bundle | Hospitalist | Inpatient | Template | Pro |
| Daily Progress Note Scaffolds | Hospitalist | Inpatient | Macro | Starter |
| Discharge Summary Prompts | Hospitalist | Inpatient | Template | Pro |
| Sepsis/AKI Rapid MDM Pack | Hospitalist | Acute | Macro | Expert |
| Advance Care Planning Notes | Hospitalist | Goals-of-care | Phrase | Starter |
| ED Chest Pain/Abd Pain Suite | Emergency | Acute | Template | Pro |
| Trauma Primary/Secondary Survey | Emergency | Critical | Template | Expert |
| Procedures (I&D/Lac/Splint) Pack | Emergency | Procedural | Macro | Pro |
| Peds Febrile Infant Blocks | Emergency | Pediatric | Template | Expert |
| Psych Safety & Dispo Notes | Emergency | Behavioral | Phrase | Pro |
| Telehealth Acute URI Toolkit | Telehealth | Virtual | Template | Starter |
| Tele-Derm Photo/Consent Blocks | Telehealth | Virtual | Macro | Pro |
| Tele-Psych Intake & Follow-up | Telehealth | Virtual | Template | Pro |
| Remote Monitoring (HTN/DM) Notes | Telehealth | Virtual | Phrase | Pro |
| eConsult Request/Response Pack | Telehealth | Virtual | Template | Expert |
| Wound Care Debridement Notes | Wound | Procedural | Template | Pro |
| Ulcer Staging & Photo Log | Wound | Chronic | Macro | Pro |
| Compression Therapy Checklist | Wound | Treatment | Phrase | Starter |
| Amputation Prevention Pathway | Wound | Program | Template | Expert |
| Post-Debridement Follow-up | Wound | Chronic | Macro | Starter |
| HIV Initial/Follow-up Suite | Infectious Disease | Chronic | Template | Pro |
| OPAT Monitoring Pack | Infectious Disease | Therapy | Macro | Expert |
| Fever of Unknown Origin Workup | Infectious Disease | Evaluation | Template | Expert |
| Antibiotic Stewardship Notes | Infectious Disease | Medication | Phrase | Pro |
| Travel Medicine/Immunization | Infectious Disease | Preventive | Macro | Starter |
| Tip: Track speed/accuracy in a simple dashboard from the performance toolkit, align sectioning to the documentation accuracy study, and protect PHI with the HIPAA essentials. | ||||
Build vs. buy: picking (and proving) the right library
Buy (or adopt) when speed matters immediately or your multi-site network needs uniform phrasing to stabilize coder throughput. Build when your specialty mix is unique (e.g., peds-neuro-rehab) or you’re integrating ambient dictation and must fine-tune MDM structure. Either way, govern updates in a shared repo from the document-management directory and run 30-chart audits using the audit workflow. Tie outcomes to business value with the revenue model and—if you’re scaling remote scribes—enforce device rules via the EMR security guide.
Training sprint: turning libraries into same-day sign rates
Run a four-week sprint:
Week 1: Teach sectioning (HPI/ROS/Exam/MDM) patterns with the EMR data-entry guide.
Week 2: Hard-wire decision statements and risk; spot-check with the accuracy study.
Week 3: Layer procedure templates (I&D, lac repair, biopsies) and rehearse tele scripts using the telephone etiquette dictionary.
Week 4: Measure minutes-per-note and same-day sign with the performance toolkit and roll improvements into SOPs from the policy & procedure toolkit.
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FAQs — Template Libraries & Cheat Sheets (2025)
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Most ambulatory lines succeed with 40–60 active templates and 15–20 macros. Any more gets messy. Keep a core set for top visit types, plus procedure and medication blocks. Store/version in a shared space via the document-management directory, and gate edits through the policy & procedure toolkit.
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After 4–6 weeks of practice, ambulatory scribes routinely hit ≤5 minutes for common visits; inpatient progress notes land at ≤4 minutes. Measure weekly with the performance toolkit and validate clarity against the accuracy study.
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Always include decision (what changed), risk (meds/procedures), and tests reviewed. Use the ICD-10 patterns from the coding primer and run monthly 30-chart audits via the audit workflow.
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Yes—treat your library as a post-capture codability checklist. Feed ambient drafts through your MDM scaffolds and finalize in seconds. Keep device and access hygiene tight with the EMR security guide and refresh privacy via the HIPAA essentials.
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Run a 30-day pilot in one clinic, freeze a v1 core set, then push to two more sites. Track same-day sign and after-hours EHR reductions in the performance toolkit, and convert time saved into dollars through the revenue model. Iterate quarterly and retire low-use templates.
