Who may document the HPI?

a. The front desk receptionist or appointment scheduler
b. The medical assistant or registered nurse
c. The performing physician
d. The HPI is inherent to the E/M visit and doesn't need to be documented

c) The performing physician

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A. Carbon copy B. Colon classification C. Chief complaint D. Contradictory complaints

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