misstigris
Networker
What would be the most appropriate dx code to use for "poor concentration" when the doctor specifically specifies not ADD, of not confirmed ADD?
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misstigris
Networker
no other symptoms noted. Just states that pt has noticed difficulty concentrating recently. Wants to know if they have ADD, and what treatment. Patient is referred out for testing to confirm dx.
I would hate to tag those codes/conditions to the patient for a unknown problem. These codes lead to disease processes as the cause and that hasn't been established
His poor concentration can be simply be that the patient's kids are crying, interrupting him or playing the TV full blast or there is too much office chit-chat disrupting him at work
I dont have my book in front of me but there used to be a section "Problem" that listed a lot of non-medical symptoms like "problem with aged parent" or "child problem feeding".
Maybe you should look to that section or at least a 700 DX code
His poor concentration can be simply be that the patient's kids are crying, interrupting him or playing the TV full blast or there is too much office chit-chat disrupting him at work
I dont have my book in front of me but there used to be a section "Problem" that listed a lot of non-medical symptoms like "problem with aged parent" or "child problem feeding".
Maybe you should look to that section or at least a 700 DX code
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We need to look upon the entire medical record to review on patient's past history and current symtpoms.
We cannot go to 300 series unless it is specifically documented. I would suggest for 780.99 - Other General Symptoms.
We could see alteration of consiousness/ awareness and sleep disturbances all come under the same series.
Thank You,
Purnima S, CPC
We cannot go to 300 series unless it is specifically documented. I would suggest for 780.99 - Other General Symptoms.
We could see alteration of consiousness/ awareness and sleep disturbances all come under the same series.
Thank You,
Purnima S, CPC
dtovar
New
780.97? 780.99?
MishCPC
Contributor
Unfortunately, there is no specific code to use for "poor concentration". The best code to use for this is 780.99, "general symptoms".
mitchellde
True Blue
No there are codes that were new Oct 1 2010 in the 799.5 category , look at 799.51 Signs and symptoms involving cognition, attention or concentration deficit, these are symptom codes and will fit your situation without giving a dx the patient does not have or using an ill defined dx code.
do not be using brain disorder codes when the provider documents only concentration issues!
do not be using brain disorder codes when the provider documents only concentration issues!
MishCPC
Contributor
Debra,
Thank you! I did not think of that.
Thank you! I did not think of that.