Reader Question: You Can Carry Over PMFSH From Previous Encounter--to an Extent

Article Overview

This reader Q&A discusses documentation practices for office and follow-up evaluation and management records, with emphasis on what can and cannot be carried forward from prior encounters. It is aimed at coders, billers, auditors, and clinicians who work with E/M documentation and EHR templates. The article covers general guidance on history documentation, physical exam documentation, and concerns about cloned notes in payer review.