ICD10 Guideline for coding altered mental status: Difference between revisions
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***[[Encephalopathy, NOS]] -- if the person doesn't meet the delirium definition, then you probably should use this code | ***[[Encephalopathy, NOS]] -- if the person doesn't meet the delirium definition, then you probably should use this code | ||
***[[Somnolence, stupor or obtundation]] -- this is one of the "signs & symptoms" codes and as usual should only be used when an actual diagnosis is not known. Thus, although you could use this code for "Altered mental status", one of the above is preferable, if applicable. | ***[[Somnolence, stupor or obtundation]] -- this is one of the "signs & symptoms" codes and as usual should only be used when an actual diagnosis is not known. Thus, although you could use this code for "Altered mental status", one of the above is preferable, if applicable. | ||
***[[Disorientation]] -- this is one of the "signs and symptoms" code also. | |||
== Codes to Consider == | == Codes to Consider == | ||