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Published on Tue Apr 16, 2024

Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “psychogenic aphonia.” What is this condition, and how do I choose an ICD-10 code for it? Rhode Island Subscriber Answer: This diagnosis should be coded with F44.4 (Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit). Psychogenic aphonia is listed as an alternate term for F44.4, along with: Conversion disorder with abnormal movement Conversion [...]
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