Wiki Dx code for "Geriatric Assessment" ?

[Orthocoderpgu]

Hi all,

Here's the situation: Family doc refers a patient to our doc for a "Geriatric Assessment". During the exam the doc reviews several different DX's. Since the reason for the encounter was a "Geriatric Assessment", should that be the principal DX code? And if so, is there an appropriate code for that?

Thank you.

Quinn

 

[coder5254]

geriatric assessment

I would code the diagnoses pertinent to the office visit. Pt was referred for geriatric assessment, but during the E/M visit, the physician diagnoses conditions, prescribes meds, monitors, etc.....code these diagnoses