Back to search

hcpcs history present illness

hcpcs_hpi
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The current condition narrative for a healthcare common procedure coding system. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for hcpcs management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hcpcs_hpi

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  hcpcs_hpi VARCHAR(100),  -- hcpcs history present illness
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hcpcs_hpi as hcpcs_history_present_illness
FROM claims;

Looking for more healthcare terms?

Browse our complete library of 65,000+ standardized healthcare data terms

Browse All Terms