Hpi

I have a question regarding the HPI field. Is it the physician or medical assistant who is to fill out this section? Please advise, thanks.

Mar 5th, 2013 - nmaguire 2,606

re: HPI

The billing provider is responsible for HPI

Mar 6th, 2013 -

re: HPI

This is from the 95 DG's
DG: The ROS and/or PFSH may be recorded by ancillary staff or on a form completed by the patient. To document that the physician reviewed the information, there must be a notation supplementing or confirming the information recorded by others.
& this is from E/M university( Great resource)
E/M University Coding Tip: The physician MUST personally complete and record the HPI. The HPI is the ONLY part of the history which CANNOT be recorded by ancillary staff.
hope this helps, Lynda

Mar 6th, 2013 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

re: HPI

One of our oldest articles, by Todd Thomas

http://codapedia.com/article_118_Who-can-document-the-HPI.cfm

This article has been read 15,464 times since Codapedia became active. Thanks Todd!