Question

The patient is seen for latent TB infection. He had a positive TB skin test last week
and presents today for counseling on the start of INH 300 mg/day, orally. The patient
also has moderate Bipolar | disorder and is currently depressed. Because of this, the
physician spends considerable time discussing the need to take the INH daily, along
with all other prescribed medication.
What diagnosis code(s) describe this case?
ICD-10-CM Reason for Visit Code(s):
ICD-10-CM Code(s):

Answer 1

Here the reason for visit is a positive TB skin test,means active TB.

So the ICD-10-CM reason for visit code is: A15.0-Tuberculosis of lung

ICD-10-CM CODES: A.15.0-Tuberculosis of lung(principal diagnosis)

   F31.3-Bipolar disorder,current episode depressed,mild to moderate severity(secondary diagnosis)

According to theICD-10-CM official guidelines for coding and reporting,PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS is defined as the condition,after study ,which occasionedthe admission to the hospital.Here that is ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS.

SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS is defined as other conditions that coexist at the time of admisssion or develop subsequently,that affect the patient care during the current episode.Here the secondary diagnosis is BIPOLAR DISORDER.