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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Behavior

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Behavior

R46.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal behavior includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Strange Behavior
Inexplicable Behavior
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Behavior

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Behavior

Use ICD-10 code R46.2 for strange and inexplicable behavior, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Strange and inexplicable behavior

Billable Code
R46.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Behavior is non-purposeful and unexplained.
coding:
  • • No definitive diagnosis is established.

Applicable To

  • • Fecal smearing
  • • Non-purposeful behavior

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature and frequency of the behavior.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F02.81

Dementia with behavioral disturbance

Use when dementia is the primary diagnosis and behavior is a symptom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal behavior?

The ICD-10 code for abnormal behavior is R46.2, used for strange and inexplicable behaviors when no definitive diagnosis is available.

When should R46.2 be used?

Use R46.2 when documenting non-purposeful behavior without a definitive diagnosis. Ensure detailed documentation of the behavior's nature and frequency.

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