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E/M Coding:

Pinpoint HPI to Select the Right E/M Code

Published on Mon Nov 12, 2018

Knowledge of history of present illness is essential when coding these charts. When pulmonologists evaluate patients, they must consider the symptoms, how long the patient has felt sick, the severity of the symptoms and other facts before pinpointing a diagnosis. The same goes for coders, who have to consider these factors as well, so they can select an appropriate E/M [...]
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