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Avoid HPI Pitfalls by Busting These Myths

Published on Tue Feb 27, 2018

Know what counts - and what doesn't - in E/M level calculations. If you get confused factoring in the elements in the patient's history of present illness (HPI) when you determine the most appropriate level of evaluation and management (E/M) service, you're probably not alone. That's because the guidelines are both lengthy and complicated. And, to add to the confusion, [...]
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