JustCoding News: Inpatient -- March 29, 2023

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When IQ is specified, use the appropriate ICD-10-CM code from categories F70-F79 to specify level of intellectual disability based upon reported IQ. When developmental delays or disorders are additionally noted in a patient with Intellectual disability, these should be coded first.

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