Wiki Diagnosis code for adult with Developmental delay

[tholcomb]

Good morninig Fellow coders,

I'm in need of assistance for an diagnosis code for an adult with developmental delay the patient has Blue Cross/Blue Shield diagnosis code 315.9 and 299.00 were denied any suggestions?

Thank you,
Tracy

 

[erjones147]

Speaking as an ex-SPED teacher/present-day coder, I would say that DD is most often associated with young childhood and OFTEN (not always) manifests itself in adulthood as an intellectual disability or a learning disorder such as dyscalculia or dyslexia.

Ask your provider if something from the 315 or 318-319 range wouldn't be more appropriate, even if he/she doesn't have the exact IQ.

The patient themselves may have the documentation the provider needs, in the form of an old IEP or a school psychologist report

 

[devinmajor14]

Try 783.40

 

[01065679]

Try 783.40

This code is for Child...not adult