Online Medical Codes 799.51 Answers Your Preadd Diagnosis Tight Spot
Pediatric and family practice coders are very familiar with ADD-like complaints minus a definitive diagnosis
. ICD 9 2011 codes hold the key to alternative options until further testing.
ICD 9 2011 adds the 799.5x family to the 'I'll Defined and Unknown Causes of Morbidity and Mortality' section. The just-in codes cover 799.51 (Attention or concentration deficit), 799.52 (Cognitive communication deficit), 799.53 (Visuospacial deficit), 799.54 (Psychomotor deficit), 799.55 (Frontal lobe & executive function deficit), 799.59 (other signs & symptoms involving cognition).
This new series will be useful for symptoms and signs as a diagnose prior to the doctor establishes a definitive diagnosis. Pediatricians see children with concerns pertaining to attention or activity. You do not have enough information after the first visit for an official diagnosis; however you still need something to report.
For instance: The doctor tends to a child who has an attention problem however doesn't yet meet diagnostic criteria for attention deficit disorder. Earlier, you could not report coding choices 314.00 (Attention deficit disorder; without mention of hyperactivity) or 314.01 ( with hyperactivity) until and unless the doctor established a definitive diagnosis. Starting October 1, you could submit 799.51 until tests confirm a diagnosis.
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