randijelinek
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I am coding Demential w/Behavioral disturbance (294.11) but the ICD-9 book states to coed first any underlying physical condition. The physician is unsure what is causing the patient's dementia. I have had this denied by Wellmark when there is not a underlying condition listed first. This patient has Merit (Medicaid). I have thought about using 294.8 but that is for Dementia NOS.
Any thoughts?
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Any thoughts?
Thanks for the help!