pertinent past, family, social history (PFSH)

Review and documentation of the patient’s past history, family history, and social history that are related to the history of present illness (HPI). When billing evaluation and management services for a new patient, at least one item must be documented from any of the three PFSH history areas directly related to the problem identified in the HPI.

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