ICD Code F07.81
ICD code F07.81 is used to identify postconcussional syndrome, a condition with symptoms following a concussion or head injury.
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What is ICD diagnosis code F07.81
ICD code F07.81 is postconcussional syndrome, a condition that occurs after a concussion and involves symptoms such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems.
When to use ICD code F07.81
1. History of head trauma resulting in a concussion
2. Presence of at least three of the following symptoms persisting beyond the acute phase:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Concentration or memory difficulty
- Intolerance of stress, emotion, or alcohol
3. Symptoms are not better explained by another mental disorder or medical condition
4. Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Billable CPT codes for ICD code F07.81
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code F07.81 include:
- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management office visits)
- 96116 (Neurobehavioral status exam)
- 96132, 96133 (Neuropsychological testing evaluation services)
- 96136, 96137 (Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring)
- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises)
- 97112 (Neuromuscular reeducation)
- 97116 (Gait training therapy)
- 97530 (Therapeutic activities)
- 90832, 90834, 90837 (Psychotherapy services)
- 99483 (Assessment and care planning for cognitive impairment)
- 99406, 99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling, if applicable)
CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered for ICD code F07.81.
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