HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2022 Issue 37 (September)
Q&A: Reporting ICD-10-CM codes for drug and alcohol use in remission
September 13th, 2022
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Article Overview
This article explains how to think about ICD-10-CM reporting when a provider documents drug or alcohol use disorder in remission versus a more general past history of use. It is relevant for coding professionals who work with behavioral health, substance use, and general medical records, and it references ICD-10-CM guidance and 2022 code updates. The discussion focuses on documentation requirements, broad distinctions in record language, and the update context without reproducing full coding details.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate documentation review is important because substance use records can be coded differently depending on the provider’s wording. This topic helps coders and auditors understand what kind of record support the article is discussing and why the distinction affects ICD-10-CM assignment.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames documentation for substance use disorders in remission
- Why provider wording matters for ICD-10-CM reporting
- How the article relates the discussion to ICD-10-CM guidance and code updates
- What kinds of record language are discussed in relation to remission versus past history
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Behavioral health coding professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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