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1997 Guidelines allowed one other criteria to be used for an extended HPI.
* If 3 or more chronic conditions are also listed, the HPI would be considered extended.
* Some CMS carriers allow the status of 3 or more chronic conditions as an extended HPI with 1995 exam.
Hope this helps.
