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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Psychiatric Evaluation

ICD-10 Coding for Psychiatric Evaluation

Z04.6
F32.9

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

Also Known as:
Mental Health Assessment
Psychological Evaluation
psych evaluation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Psychiatric Evaluation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Psychiatric Evaluation

Use ICD-10 code Z04.6 for encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority

Billable Code
Z04.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Authority request must be explicitly documented.

Applicable To

  • • Court-ordered psychiatric evaluation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure authority request is documented.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

Billable Code
F32.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score documentation
  • • Symptoms lasting more than two weeks

Applicable To

  • • Depression NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all diagnostic criteria are met and documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z00.4

General psychiatric examination, routine

Use for routine check-ups without active treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a psychiatric evaluation?

The ICD-10 code for a general psychiatric evaluation requested by authority is Z04.6. Use this code when no mental disorder is diagnosed during the evaluation.

When should Z04.6 be used?

Z04.6 should be used for psychiatric evaluations requested by an authority, such as a court, when no mental disorder is diagnosed.

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