ICD Code R45.6

ICD code R45.6 is violent behavior.

1. Exhibits physical aggression toward others, property, or self

2. Demonstrates uncontrolled outbursts resulting in harm or risk of harm

3. Displays repeated episodes of violent actions not attributable to a medical or neurological condition

4. Shows a pattern of threatening or intimidating behavior

5. Presents with documented incidents of assaultive or destructive acts

6. Violent episodes are not better explained by substance intoxication, withdrawal, or another psychiatric disorder

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R45.6 include:

- 90791 (Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation)

- 90792 (Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services)

- 90832 (Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient)

- 90834 (Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient)

- 90837 (Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient)

- 90839 (Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes)

- 90840 (Psychotherapy for crisis, each additional 30 minutes)

- 99221-99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99231-99233 (Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99499 (Unlisted evaluation and management service)

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