Does documentation for a drug or alcohol use disorder need to specifically state “in remission,” or is a history of drug use sufficient to classify the condition as in remission?
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Social determinants of health such as economic stability and access to education significantly impacting health outcomes. Kim Conner, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, outlines potentially confusing ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation challenges that complicate coding for social determinants.
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Q&A: Reporting ICD-10-CM codes for drug and alcohol use in remission
Q: Does documentation for a drug or alcohol use disorder need to specifically state “in remission,” or is a history of drug use sufficient to classify the condition as in remission?
 

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