Hi Wanda
Here is some things may want to be aware of follow therapist or MD 's documentation and list dx assessments do not add if not noted
1. Use Z dx HO codes last, if pt has had suicide in past add that Z dx code,
2. Understand =differ in remission vs recurrent in dx block of F32-F33, F02.Understand use, abuse, dependence and uncomplicated related to types of sub abuse
3.Sometimes therapist use sub abuse but have them define which one F10, F12, F17
4. If provider document patient has cried, irritated, Etc see dx block R45
5.If patient has Chronic Pain Syndrome G89......please have the list reason (Depression , Amputation, Divorced, Widower, PTSD, Constant illness, Insomnia , Etc)
6. Understand difference in dx Z51.81 vs Z76.00 and Z79.89 coding on claim lastly
7. If patient is Homeless...put reason Depression PTSD Biploar ,Sub Abuse, Autism, Dementia,
8. There few assessment codes of question therapist ask patient if depressed, has PTSD, Etc see CPT 96127 group but just bundled into the Eva Mgt code for beh health unless that is all do for visit
Well hope this data helps a little bit
Lady T