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record history present illness

rec_hpi
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The current condition narrative for a healthcare information document. 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 record management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

rec_hpi

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rec_hpi as record_history_present_illness
FROM claims;

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