tci Part B Insider - 2003 Issue 34

History: Don't Use HPI Info to Satisfy ROS

In a recent set of "frequently asked questions," Part B carrier National Heritage Insurance Co. said that providers shouldn't use items from the HPI to satisfy the separate review of systems (ROS) portion of the history. "If the HPI addresses more than the four required, and the additional HPI addresses a system, credit may be given for review of one system," NHIC said. But it's probably easier just to make sure you put information that addresses systems into the ROS portion. Any information the patient provides about symptoms such as a fever should go into the...

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