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Do we code for traits? A co worker of mine says no, I found a code personality disorder NEC 301.9. Would that be right or do we just not code for traits?

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Darla
 
I'm fairly new at coding Behavioral Health. As long as the Physician is documenting the Assessment/Plan Axis II, the pt has Cluster B with the specific trait.

Hope this helps!
 
Also, the traits are or may differ from the initial diagnosis, such as bipolar or manic depressive disorder.

Does your co-worker have documentation stating that the traits should not be coded? If so, please pass it along.

Thanks!
 
I believe this answer has been previously posted to the forum.

"Traits" is not a diagnosis. Therefore, if your provider has stated that a patient has "traits," no diagnosis has been made. Since that is the case, no code can be used. Having "traits" is comparable to having symptoms. Just because you have a cough does not mean you have pneumonia. Hence, having traits for a personality disorder is NOT the same as being diagnosed with one.
 
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