What are the differences in the documentation requirements for an acute problem vs. a chronic problem?

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Documentation for an acute problem should indicate an expectation treatment will result in the improvement in or arrest of progression of the patient's condition.
Documentation for a chronic problem should indicate an expectation stabilization or continued treatment will result in some functional improvement in the patient's condition.

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