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<strong>Coding</strong>, <strong>Chart</strong> <strong>Documentation</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Reimbursement</strong><br />

Common E/M Service <strong>Documentation</strong><br />

Errors -History<br />

• Indicate clearly the chief complaint <strong>and</strong>/or<br />

reason for the visit.<br />

Do not limit the chief complaint to “follow-up”<br />

without identifying the problem(s) being<br />

followed.<br />

• Describe the history of the present illness<br />

fully <strong>and</strong> in such a way that the nature of the<br />

presenting problem is clear.<br />

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