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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Suicidal Thoughts

ICD-10 Coding for Suicidal Thoughts

R45.851
F32.9

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

Also Known as:
Suicidal Ideation
Thoughts of Self-Harm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Suicidal Thoughts

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Suicidal Thoughts

Use ICD-10 code R45.851 for suicidal ideations, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Suicidal ideations

Billable Code
R45.851
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of suicidal thoughts without a mood disorder
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of suicidal ideation, including intent and plan

Applicable To

  • • Active suicidal thoughts
  • • Passive suicidal thoughts

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature of suicidal thoughts (active vs passive) and any plans or intent.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

Billable Code
F32.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diagnosis of major depressive disorder
  • • Suicidal ideation as a symptom
documentation:
  • • Ensure depressive symptoms are documented alongside suicidal ideation.

Applicable To

  • • Depressive episode with suicidal ideation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure depressive symptoms are documented alongside suicidal ideation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.5

Personal history of self-harm

Use to document history of suicide attempts or self-harm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for suicidal thoughts?

The ICD-10 code for suicidal thoughts is R45.851, used when suicidal ideation is the primary focus without a comorbid mood disorder.

How do you document suicidal ideation?

Document specific details of suicidal ideation, including whether thoughts are active or passive, any plans, and intent level.

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