tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2013 Issue 12

ICD-10 Coding: Don't Have A Seizure Over Choosing Dx for Mental Disorder Presentations In The ED

Watch for specificity in documentation to select the most granular code listed for substance abuse related visits. A big challenge in coding for mentally ill ED patients is assigning a diagnosis based on the ED presentation and the current mental status of the patient while that are in the ED setting. That diagnosis assignment can be even harder with the increased specificity ICD-10 will bring next year. Read on for these insider tips on coding mental disorders from Caral Edelberg, CPC, CPMA, CAC, CCS-P, CHC,AHIMA Certified ICD-10 Instructor and President, Edelberg Compliance Associates so you're up to speed...

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