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Medical Coding Tutorial — V79.8 or V20.2 for M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddler)

Q #20: Is it appropriate to use V79.8 OR V20.2 for MCHAT diagnosis code when a screening questionnaire is given to the parent to complete for an 18-month old.

A. M-CHAT stands for Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddler. An example can be found at http://neonatology.stanford.edu/devel... (or do a Google search on M-CHAT).

Here are some related codes, but which code(s) is correct?

V79.8 - Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps: other specific mental disorders and developmental handicaps.

V79.3 - Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps: developmental handicaps in early childhood.

V20.2 -- (Excludes 79.3) -- Routine infant or child health check. This code lists Developmental testing of infant or child. It can be used as a PDx, primary diagnosis.

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