Kristen Bensel
Networker
Good Afternoon,
I am struggling with the proper coding for the following scenario: with or without intoxication
Patient comes in to the clinic intoxicated and is confused about why he is here.
He was found in the parking lot confused and inebriated by staff and brought
in for immediate evaluation.
A/P: Alcohol Dependence
(Alcohol Dependence is an established problem for this patient)
My question is: Would it be appropriate to code the alcohol dependence as with intoxication? Is this the proper use of the intoxication codes?
I am struggling with the proper coding for the following scenario: with or without intoxication
Patient comes in to the clinic intoxicated and is confused about why he is here.
He was found in the parking lot confused and inebriated by staff and brought
in for immediate evaluation.
A/P: Alcohol Dependence
(Alcohol Dependence is an established problem for this patient)
My question is: Would it be appropriate to code the alcohol dependence as with intoxication? Is this the proper use of the intoxication codes?
