Getting H&P right – Ophthalmology Management

Though a history and physical (H&P) is frequently performed, many practices come to us with questions about it. Here’s what you need for a working knowledge of this common exam.

This article answers the following questions:

• What is a history and physical and why is it done?
• Who can perform the H&P before eye surgery?
• How is the H&P reimbursed?

This article was published in Ophthalmology Management’s Coding & Reimbursement column, which is written by Corcoran’s Executive Vice-President, Suzanne Corcoran, COE. To view the entire article in Ophthalmology Management, click on the link below:

http://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/articleviewer.aspx?articleID=111928