Charting
HPI medical abbreviation
HPI means "history of present illness".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for HPI), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What HPI means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| history of present illness | None | Charting |
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Sample note heading: "HPI."
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What does HPI mean in medical terms?
HPI means "history of present illness".
Where is HPI used?
HPI shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is HPI on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. HPI is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.