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I have a denial due to dx code T74.31XA being as primary dx (IP). I looked through the account and was unable to find another dx code (other than what I have below). From the T74 code that was for "made statements of self-harm". Is there another diagnosis code that I could use for that?


Admitting: F31.64
Principal: T74.31XA

R45.851
F90.9
F41.9
Z91.19
 
Made statements of self harm is not a diagnosis. I believe that your F code should be primary with suicidal ideals as secondary.
 
The T74.3 codes are for psychological abuse by other individual like bullying or taunting.not for suicidal ideation to oneself. So the question is was this patient being bullied into a suicidal action? If so then you perhaps have the correct code. It would be impossible to guess, but given what is reported in the post, the T74.31xA is not supported by the documentation, And needs to be removed.
 
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