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Look for Dominant Element When Choosing ADHD Dx

Published on Fri Apr 25, 2025

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the patient suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); the neurologist notes that the patient is “predominantly inattentive.” Does this matter when choosing an ICD-10-CM code? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: Yes, it does matter that the patient’s ADHD is predominantly inattentive, as it will help you choose your diagnosis code: F90.0 (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly [...]
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