Each time LIPs meet with a patient, a Chief Complaint should be documented. A Chief Complaint should consist of a concise statement describing the symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis, or other factor that is the reason for the encounter, usually stated in the patient's words.

Resources

The following resources provide information on Chief Complaint functionality.

• Chief Complaint (Patient Stated Reason for Visit) - (Handout) Documenting Chief Complaint -- many visit types cannot be closed or billed without a Chief Complaint such as Telephone, Orders/Notes, Specialty Pharmacy, and Clinic encounters.

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