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What is the definition of an interval history? How much documentation supports an interval history? ...
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Article Overview
This brief coding education article describes interval history documentation in the context of evaluation and management services. It is aimed at clinicians, coders, and auditors who need a general understanding of how documentation expectations relate to the level of service and the information considered since the patient’s last assessment.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding interval history helps ensure documentation aligns with the evaluation and management service being reported and supports accurate review of patient encounters.
What You Will Learn
- What an interval history refers to in general terms
- How documentation expectations vary with the level of evaluation and management service
- How interval history is discussed in the context of inpatient subsequent care documentation
- What broad elements are considered when documenting an interval history
Who Should Read This
- Coders
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Auditors
- Physicians
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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