schacon
Networker
In the assessment and plan the provider stated that patient is a male with unspecified depressive disorder, transferred from another hospital. Is the diagnosis major depressive disorder recurrent F33.9? or f32.9?
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Wiki DX question-assessment and plan
- Thread starter schacon
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Samantha.Prince
Networker
F32.9
I would use F32.9. The notes for F32.9 state, "Depressive disorder NOS" because the physician didn't document "recurrent".
However, whenever in doubt your best bet is to query the provider. Never guess or make an assumption regarding the physicians intent.
I would use F32.9. The notes for F32.9 state, "Depressive disorder NOS" because the physician didn't document "recurrent".
However, whenever in doubt your best bet is to query the provider. Never guess or make an assumption regarding the physicians intent.
schacon
Networker
Thank you