Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for chronic schizophrenia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Schizophrenia
Use ICD-10 code F20.5 for residual schizophrenia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Other long term (current) drug therapy
Use to indicate long-term antipsychotic medication use.
The ICD-10 code for chronic schizophrenia with residual symptoms is F20.5, used when negative symptoms persist beyond 6 months.
Document chronic schizophrenia by noting negative symptoms persisting over 6 months and ensuring no active psychotic symptoms.