Evaluation Diagnosis Code Question

[Guest guest]

Dear List,

I have a pediatric OT client that evaluated a child who was referred to her

by an MD for inability to write. Once the evaluation was completed, the

therapist could not find the problem causing the child not to be able to

write. She ruled out all the probable causes. What ICD-9 code would you use

for

this child?

I sincerely appreciate your feedback.

D. Cavitt, President

Rehab Billing Specialists, LLC

600 Guilbeau Road, Suite A

Lafayette, LA 70506

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Based on the limited information provided you have a couple of options

for an ICD-9 code.

The best fit would probably be 781.3 Lack of Coordination (Dysgraphia

falls under this ICD-9 code). Another option is 783.40 Lack of Normal

Physiological Development in Childhood, Unspecified or 783.42 Delayed

Milestones.

Hope this helps!

Mack, OTR/L, MSHA

HealthLink for Children Supervisor

Beaufort Memorial Hospital

(843)522-5920

(843)521-8359 (fax)

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