Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for erratic behavior includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Erratic Behavior
Use ICD-10 code R46.2 for strange and inexplicable behavior, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Bipolar disorder
Use when erratic behavior is part of a manic or hypomanic episode.
The ICD-10 code for erratic behavior is R46.2, used when behavior is unexplained and no specific psychiatric diagnosis is confirmed.
Document erratic behavior by detailing specific actions, frequency, context, and any interventions attempted, ensuring thorough clinical validation.