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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2024 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Dementia and Epilepsy
When referencing “Dementia,” there is an index entry that states “in (due to), epilepsy” with the etiology code listed first followed by the manifestation code in brackets. It appears that the classification presumes a relationship between these two conditions based on the “with” convention as well as the “etiology/manifestation convention.” Should coding professionals assume a link between dementia and epilepsy, or must the provider establish a relationship?
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