Depression With Anxiety and Thoughts of Suicide in ICD-10

by | Nov 12, 2018 | Blog, ICD-10-CM, Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Name That Code

Depression can be a big problem in not only adults but in children and adolescents as well. This coding scenario involves assigning the appropriate codes for depression with anxiety and thoughts of suicide in ICD-10.  Depression With Anxiety and Thoughts of Suicide in ICD-10 Question:  A 16-year-old male who…Depression can be a big problem in not only adults but in children and adolescents as well. This coding scenario involves assigning the appropriate codes for depression with anxiety and thoughts of suicide in ICD-10.  Question:  A 16-year-old male...

Take the Anxiety Out of Coding For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

by | Sep 28, 2018 | Blog, ICD-10-CM, Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Name That Code

Coding for post-traumatic stress disorder should not cause too much anxiety once you know a few things: Know what to look for in the documentation, such as whether the condition is acute or chronic. Know how to find the correct…Coding for post-traumatic stress disorder should not cause too much anxiety once you know a few things: Know what to look for in the documentation, such as whether the condition is acute or chronic. Know how to find the correct…