Wiki Is this OK for Past Family History? (PFSH)

[Anjelique]

I received a progress note which only stated "adopted" for past family history. Does this count at all?

 

[LewinFamily]

I would say NO because per CMS it states that family history is a review of medical events in the patient's family, including diseases that may be hereditary or place the patient at risk

So I would say no for just 'adopted'.

 

[Jagadish]

As the patient is adopted, we can credit it as family history if family history is non contributory to the presenting problem.

 

[cheermom68]

adopted

I would accept it because this would show why the family history was unobtainable.
LeeAnn

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

I agree with LeeAnn.

Q 12. If the documentation states the patient is adopted, is that sufficient for the family history?

A 12. Yes.

http://www.wpsmedicare.com/part_b/education/evalmngmntqahistory.shtml

 

[LewinFamily]

I agree as well.. since the MD is asking about the family hx.