decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 1 (January)
Answer_Book / Physical_Examinations_Histories / How_to_document_history
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Article Overview
This article explains broad documentation expectations for patient history in evaluation and management records. It is aimed at coders, clinicians, and documentation staff who need to understand how history is presented in a note and how it fits within CMS and E/M documentation guidance. The article also places history within the larger framework of exam, physical exam, and medical decision-making guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Clear history documentation is central to accurate, defensible medical recordkeeping and E/M support. Understanding the scope of the guidance helps readers evaluate whether a note is complete and consistent with CMS expectations.
What You Will Learn
- How patient history should be documented in a way that stands alone in the medical record
- How CMS-related documentation guidance relates to history, exam, and medical decision-making
- How history documentation fits within evaluation and management recordkeeping
- How general exam guidance differs from preventive visit documentation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Physicians and other clinicians
- Billing staff
- Auditors and compliance staff
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