February 16, 2024

I have a patient with ‘Daily Hookah Use’ documented throughout their chart. I have not seen this before. Should that qualify under E-cigs and vape use? Or is it not included?

Hookah is not reported. The pre-existing condition Current Smoker excludes pipe, cigar, or smokeless tobacco (including vapes or e-cigarettes). Hookah is a type of pipe.

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