tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2012 Issue 10

Reader Question: Don't get too creative when counting HPI elements

Question: Can you give me the total number of elements in the HPI example that follows: 70 year-old white male with history of renal colic and abdomen fistula presents with flank (location) pain consistent with prior episodes of renal colic. Patient is a 70 year-old male presenting with kidney stones. Pertinent negatives no chills (associated signs and symptoms), urinary frequency, hematuria, nausea, urgency or vomiting. His past medical history is significant for kidney stones. Nebraska SubscriberAnswer: There are two clear HPI elements for location and associated signs and symptoms. You could make an argument for adding severity as implied...

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