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An autism diagnosis should be based on criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) or the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
Z13.39 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Encntr screen exam for other mental hlth and behavrl disord. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z13.39 became effective on October 1, 2024.
Z13.4 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. Short description: Encntr screen for certain developmental disorders in chldhd. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z13.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
Z13.41 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify encounter for autism screening. View Z13.41 free coding rules and guidelines, index references, synonyms, MS-DRG
14 cze 2021 · If a person scores 6 or above on the AQ-10, or autism is suspected based on clinical judgement (taking into account any past history provided by an informant), offer a comprehensive assessment for autism. [amended 2021]
1 maj 2019 · The ICD-10-CM code for ASD—F84.0 (autistic disorder)—should be the physician’s or psychologist’s diagnosis (typically required by payers) of the underlying medical condition, documented in the patient’s medical record.
Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease. Type 1 Excludes
