Re: icd9 code

[Delores234]

You are correct.  However, I am wondering why you are using the senile dementia with delirium code.  Are you assessing, identifying and treating the cause of the delirium?  This is a treatable condition.  Reference--see the RAP for Delirium.

Your original request was for a code for dementia with psychotic features.  See the 290.2x category. 

Delores

reviewed the 2004 ICD-9 code manual and I do not find this code 290.30.  There is a code 290.3, but it does not include a 5th digit. Am I missing something?  Thanks for the explanation.

 

Susan

 

Delores L. Galias, RN, RHIT

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