suzyrene
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I have a question about how to properly use the code V62.84. The Tip in the Optum 2015 ICD-9-CM Expert is as follows: "Assign for patients who have not attempted suicide, and who may not be considered a suicide risk, but who have indicated thoughts about suicide."
The scenario is; A patient was hospitalized within the last 6 months for suicide risk due to uncontrolled depression. The patient has had thoughts of suicide in the past, but currently denies any current suicidal ideation. The patient has never attempted suicide.
What I am trying to determine is would code V62.84 be appropriate to code since the patient has had thoughts of suicide even though the patient states he does not have suicidal thoughts at the time of the visit?
The scenario is; A patient was hospitalized within the last 6 months for suicide risk due to uncontrolled depression. The patient has had thoughts of suicide in the past, but currently denies any current suicidal ideation. The patient has never attempted suicide.
What I am trying to determine is would code V62.84 be appropriate to code since the patient has had thoughts of suicide even though the patient states he does not have suicidal thoughts at the time of the visit?