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R45.850

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Homicidal ideations

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

What This Code Means

Thoughts, ideas, or preoccupation with harming or killing another person.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a serious symptom requiring immediate clinical assessment and documentation of safety planning
  • •Document the frequency, intensity, and whether the patient has a plan or access to means

Code Hierarchy

└R45Symptoms and signs involving emotional state└R45.8Other symptoms and signs involving emotional state└R45.85Homicidal and suicidal ideations└R45.850Homicidal ideations
└R45.850Homicidal ideations

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