Diagnostic codes definition

Diagnostic codes means a numerical identifier as set forth in the current American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, as periodically revised.

Examples of Diagnostic codes in a sentence

  • The prepaid mental health plan provider will provide a full range of mental health service categories authorized under the state Medicaid plan as follows: Note: Diagnostic codes listed in the Medicaid Community Mental Health Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook must be covered by the provider.

  • Diagnostic codes must show the replacement is necessary for replacement coverage under this policy.

  • Injury coding consists of these components: • Side of body codes; • Body part codes; • Nature of injury codes; • Service location codes; and • Diagnostic codes (ICD-9).