Asked by Sabrina Inman on May 19, 2024

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What are the correct codes assigned for a patient with night terrors and hair plucking?

A) F51.3, F63.3
B) F51.4, F63.3
C) F51.5, F63.3
D) F51.6, F63.3

Night Terrors

Intense episodes of fear that occur during sleep, typically in children, leading to screaming, kicking, and confusion upon waking.

Hair Plucking

The act of removing hair from the body by forcefully pulling it out from its roots, which can be a cosmetic practice or a symptom of a psychological disorder.

  • Gain an understanding of the grouping and classification systems for psychiatric disorders.
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Corey RodgersMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Night terrors are classified as F51.4 in ICD-10 and hair plucking is classified as F63.3. Therefore, the correct codes assigned for a patient with night terrors and hair plucking are F51.4 and F63.3.