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R45.3

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Demoralization and apathy

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

What This Code Means

A person feels hopeless, discouraged, lacks motivation, or shows little interest or concern about their situation or surroundings.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether apathy is a primary symptom or secondary to another condition
  • •Note any associated cognitive or neurological findings

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Code Hierarchy

└R45Symptoms and signs involving emotional state└R45.3Demoralization and apathy
└R45.3Demoralization and apathy

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