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BCA’s Diagnosis Coding Booklets are intended to be used as tools for diagnosis code selection in conjunction with the HIPAA mandated current, published coding guidelines for appropriate application and reporting. From the American Medical Association ICD-10-CM 2021 The Complete Official Codebook:
[AMA] CPT 2021 Professional Edition - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. This document defines codes and modifiers used in medical billing.
The medical record must document the conditions described under the psychoanalysis, group psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, and/or interactive group psychotherapy "Description" and "Comments" sections in related LCD relative to codes 90846, 90847, and 90849.
This Billing and Coding Article provides billing and coding guidance for Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33252 Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation and Psychotherapy Services. Please refer to the LCD for reasonable and necessary requirements. Coding Guidance
ICD 10 F43.1 describes a mental health condition known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by intense anxiety and distress caused by exposure to or witnessing of traumatic events such as sexual assault, serious accidents, or military combat, and can manifest in symptoms such as flashbacks, avoidance behaviors, and hyperarousal. Official Description Of...
Documentation and Coding Guidelines Reproduced with permission from HEDIS Measurement Year 2020 and Measurement Year 2021, Volume 2: Technical Specifications for Health Plans
The disorder is characterized by intrusive recurring thoughts or images of the traumatic event; avoidance of anything associated with the event; a state of hyperarousal and diminished emotional responsiveness. These symptoms are present for at least one month and the disorder is usually long-term.
