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Wiki Coding for Dementia

kasuch

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Hi,

Does anyone knows how to code for Alzheimer's Dementia with Senile Dementia with Delirium. Provider documented both dementias.

Shell I code 331.0 and 294.10 plus 290.3 or
331.0 and 294.11 (skipping 290.3)
Any tip will be greatly appreciated.


Thanks,
 
Hi,
Alzheimer's disease (AD), also called Alzheimer disease, senile dementia of the Alzheimer type, primary degenerative dementia of the Alzheimer's type, or simply Alzheimer's, is the most common form of dementia..
331.0 and 294.10 and 290.3

Hope it helps..

Nalini CPC
 
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