You Be the Coder:
Back Up and Master E/M Levels of Service
Published on Mon Apr 21, 2014
Question: Does an extended HPI guarantee a higher-level E/M code? Washington Subscriber Answer: No, an extended history of present illness (HPI) does not guarantee a higher-level E/M code but without an extended HPI you aren’t able to report a high-level E/M. Your physician must achieve an extended HPI to document at least a detailed history. An extended HPI is a requirement for [...]