Malignant Neuroleptic Syndrome
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| Main Diagnosis: | Malignant Neuroleptic Syndrome (MNS) |
| Sub Diagnosis: | MALIGNANT NEUROLEPTIC SYNDROME |
| Diagnosis Code: | 51900 |
| Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
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- MNS is an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs characterized by F E V E R .For example F =Temp>38 E=Encephalopathy V=Vitals signs are unstable E =Elevated CPKs R=Rigidity muscles Drugs such as Haldol, Chlorpromazine ,Metoclopramides, Lithium,and antiparkinson drugs Levodopa can cause MNS.
- So now I have a question ,If a pt has MNS we code 519 MNS do we also code 499 21 Accidental toxicity-other drugs ?