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F43.81

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Prolonged grief disorder

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Intense and prolonged grief following the death of a loved one that persists beyond the expected timeframe and significantly impairs daily functioning.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the date of death and current date to establish the duration of grief
  • •Note specific symptoms of prolonged grief such as intense yearning, difficulty accepting the death, or inability to engage in normal activities

Code Hierarchy

└F43Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders└F43.8Other reactions to severe stress└F43.81Prolonged grief disorder
└F43.81Prolonged grief disorder

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