tci Part B Insider - 2022 Issue Q1

Part B Coding Coach: Boost Depression Dx With These Coding Tips

Stellar provider documentation will help with code choices. Part B providers are on the front lines when it comes to combating depression. And that’s why it’s crucial that you know the basics on diagnosis coding for addressing depression and anxiety. With an estimated 7.8 percent of adults in the United States reporting they have suffered from “at least one major depressive episode,” (Source: www.nimh.nih.gov/health/ statistics/ major-depression), chances are you have encountered depression diagnoses in your provider’s notes more than once. So, here are a few pointers for you to use...

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