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Mental health overview: CPT coding for psychiatric assessments and psychotherapy
CPT coding for behavioral health can be challenging given the multitude of factors that influence code selection. Review procedural coding for psychiatric diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, and other mental health services commonly performed in the office setting.

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Master CPT and ICD-10-CM reporting for the rare disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes significant physical and intellectual abnormalities. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, writes about signs and symptoms of PWS and diagnostic and CPT coding for the disorder.
Clarify CPT coding for remote physiologic monitoring
Advances in technology have made it easier for providers to administer remote physiologic monitoring services. However, because these services are relatively new, providers continue to have questions on how to accurately report and bill for them.
Healthcare News: CMS releases CY 2020 MPFS and OPPS final rules
CMS released the calendar year (CY) 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and OPPS final rules approving changes to E/M documentation guidelines, introducing new HCPCS codes, and continuing its potentially unlawful payment policy for drugs purchased through the 340B drug discount program.
Q&A: Documentation requirements for psychiatric assessment CPT code 90792
Q: Does a psychiatrist need to document a physical examination and a review of prescriptions in order to support the reporting of CPT code 90792 (psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services)?
 

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ICD-10-CM codes F02.80 (dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere without behavioral disturbance) and F02.81 (...; with behavioral disturbance) are manifestation-only codes and should be used only to report dementia in an etiology/manifestation pairing. A code from subcategory F02.8- (dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere) should never be used alone and inappropriate use of these codes may result in claims edits. Always report the etiology first, followed by the appropriate F02.8- code to specify dementia with or without behavioral disturbance. The physician must document a diagnosis of dementia and the presence of behavioral disturbances.

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