Hi all! I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge they could share on this...
Is there an icd9 code to use when DHS was called in to a house and the children are sent to us (a physician's office) for screening to see if they have been exposed to any illegal substances (meth, cocaine, etc.) My doctor keeps telling me to use an E code, but correct me if I'm wrong, aren't E codes for use in hospital settings? What code should I be using, if any?
Thanks for your help. I have been searching forever and cannot find a code that I find suitable.
Is there an icd9 code to use when DHS was called in to a house and the children are sent to us (a physician's office) for screening to see if they have been exposed to any illegal substances (meth, cocaine, etc.) My doctor keeps telling me to use an E code, but correct me if I'm wrong, aren't E codes for use in hospital settings? What code should I be using, if any?
Thanks for your help. I have been searching forever and cannot find a code that I find suitable.