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Hi all, I need some help understanding the history component when auditing an annual exam. In my study guide it states "The chief complaint is required for all levels of history and is the reason why the patient is presenting for care. In some cases the patient may not have a complaint. In those cases, the provider should document what the patient presents for. Examples include annual exam, well child checkup, or follow up for diabetes management. If documentation shows that the provider is unable to obtain a history from the patient or other source, the overall level of medical necessity and the work of the provider are not penalized by the fact that the physician could not obtain a history from the patient".
This being said, I have a patient that came in for an annual exam and I am wondering how to figure out what the level of HPI would be. See HPI in chart below:
History of Present Illness:
1. Annual Exam
Currently pregnant: no. The patient states she uses Depo-Provera for birth control. Her menses is absent. Negative for: breast discharge, breast lump(s) and breast pain. The patient does not use tobacco. She does not drink alcohol. Additional information: takes depo for cycle control; patient has CP.
There is an Extended ROS and a Complete PFSH. How would you decide if this is a brief or extended HPI?
This being said, I have a patient that came in for an annual exam and I am wondering how to figure out what the level of HPI would be. See HPI in chart below:
History of Present Illness:
1. Annual Exam
Currently pregnant: no. The patient states she uses Depo-Provera for birth control. Her menses is absent. Negative for: breast discharge, breast lump(s) and breast pain. The patient does not use tobacco. She does not drink alcohol. Additional information: takes depo for cycle control; patient has CP.
There is an Extended ROS and a Complete PFSH. How would you decide if this is a brief or extended HPI?