Per CPT guidelines, a concise statement describing the symptoms, problem, condition, diagnosis, or other factor that is the reason for the encounter, usually stated in the patient's words, is the definition of:

A) History of Present illness
B) Chief Complaint
C) Admission diagnosis
D) Past history


Answer: B) Chief Complaint

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