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    Wiki G31.84 Mild Cognitive disorder use additional code error

    I contacted AAPC back in August about the incorrect information included as reference under ICD-10 code G31.84. The error revolves around the use of additional ICD-10 codes F02.80 and F02.81. Both ICD-10 codes are listed under the Excludes 1 list under dementia (F01.-, F02.-, F03). Could someone...
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    Wiki Vascular Dementia without cause?

    As you know, F01.50 requires a "first code" - psychological condition or sequelae of CVD/CVA. My coding book also has additional notes that specify "this type may also be related to other CVD including vascular hypertension and cerebral atherosclerosis." If the physician doesn't specify a cause...
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    Wiki Dementia and Parkinson's

    Hello all, I've got a little back and forth going on with an Attending Physician's office regarding a change to a Primary Diagnosis (I am in Hospice). The patient was referred to us with a Primary Dx of Parkinson's and with an Other Dx of Dementia. When I look in the Alphabetical listing I am...
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    Wiki HCC coding for dementia (2017 outpatient dx guidelines)

    I have a question about how dementia should be coded in this scenario. (This is for HCC coding.) Here is how the dx reads: 1. Dementia, suspect either Alzheimer's or microvascular changes. 2. Early Parkinson's, but still able to adequately perform ADLs. The answer I was given was G31.83...
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    Manifestation Codes

    Hi- I have a chart where the px has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. I coded it with the G31.83 code followed by the F02.80 code. The documentation does not state whether or not the condition exist with or without behavioral disturbance and I cannot query the provider. So my auditor...
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    Wiki Etiology and manifestation

    If we don't know the etiology of the manifestation, is it still appropriate to bill with the manifestation? My doctors are having issues with dementia patients. f03.91/f03.92 is unspecified and shouldn't be used, signs and symptoms are appropriate to use if there is no definitive dx. But if...
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    Wiki Coding for dementia

    When would one use senile dementia 290.0 or 290.2x or 290.3 vs. the 294.1x codes? I thought I understood it, until I notice the "code first the associated neurological conditions" under 290. What distinguishes the 290 series from the 294 series? Thanks for any help!
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