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    Wiki Alcohol abuse/anxiety disorder

    I have a case where the patient has alcohol abuse, PTSD, anxiety disorder, among others. My question is, would I link the alcohol abuse with these conditions such as anxiety disorder? They are not linked anywhere in the documentation but by the new guidelines of "with" they would be linked...
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    Wiki F codes for alcohol

    Hate these F codes for alcohol as I am often stymied by this from the guidelines (emphasis mine): The codes are to be used only when the psychoactive substance use is associated with a mental or behavioral disorder, AND SUCH A RELATIONSHIP IS DOCUMENTED BY THE PROVIDER. Do you know how often...
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    Wiki Alcohol codes: with intoxication

    Do the ICD-10 alcohol codes that state "with intoxication" mean that the patient is currently intoxicated? I need help determining the best code for this visit. Pt had presented with chest pain, but provider also addresses alcohol issue as below. “He is a somewhat anxious male today. He...
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    Wiki Legal Question regarding a patient

    Hello all, I have a question about an issue that has been nagging in my mind for a few weeks. Any feedback would be appreciated. Note: I know we are not lawyers, and no input will be considered as legal counsel. I just want to know if I have reason to be concerned. I work for a 1 doctor/1...
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