Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for psychiatric assessment includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Psychiatric Assessment
Use ICD-10 code Z04.6 for encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Brief emotional/behavioral assessment
Use for standardized screening tools like PHQ-9 during the assessment.
The ICD-10 code for a psychiatric assessment requested by an authority is Z04.6. This code is used when the evaluation is specifically requested by a legal or other authority.
Document a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation by including the authority's name, title, and the purpose of the evaluation, such as competency assessment.