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Can You Tally the HPI Elements in This Note?

Published on Thu Mar 10, 2022

Question: Thanks for your article on the history of present illness (HPI) last month. I have a follow-up question on this topic and how it relates to reporting ED-based evaluation and management (E/M) services. I’m auditing a note that states: “CC: A patient seen in the office complains of left ear pain. HPI: Patient complains of dull ache in left ear [...]
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