If a chart note documents that the patient is status post-thyroid ...

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If a chart note documents that the patient is status post-thyroid resection 10 years ago, this would be an example of the patient's:
 
  past history.
 
  family history.
 
  social history.
 
  history of present illness (HPI).

Question 2

A prepayment audit would verify:
 
  the date of service and the patient's insurance identification number.
 
  accurate coding and billing.
 
  appropriate documentation of the visit.
 
  completeness of progress reports.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: past history.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: the date of service and the patient's insurance identification number.