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history and physical (H&P)

Detailed account obtained during an interview with the patient of the onset, duration, and character of the present illness and any acts or factors that aggravate or ameliorate the symptoms, as well as the findings on physical examination. Then the physician makes a medical decision based on the number of diagnoses or management options, amount of data or complexity of data reviewed, and complications and/or morbidity or mortality. An H & P may be performed before or on the day of admission as an inpatient to the hospital.

Hit and Run

Hit and run accident is “an accident arising out of the us of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles the identity whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose.

Hit and Run Accident for Motor

Hit and run accident is “an accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles the identify whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose. The Central Government has established a fund known as the “Solatium Fund” to be utilized for paying compensation in respect of death or grievous hurt to persons resulting from Hit and Run Motor Accidents. The compensation payable for death claims is fixed at Rs/25,000 and in respect of “grievous hurt” Rs. 12,500/-. The payment is subject to the proviso that if any compensation is awarded for such death or grievous hurt under any other provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act or any othr law the amount paid under Hit and Run Accident has to be deducted from such compensation.

HJ

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating an employee assistance program. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.

HK

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a specialized mental health program for high-risk populations. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.

HL

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services provided by an intern. This modifier may be required for state Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.