Encntr for general psychiatric exam, requested by authority

This code signifies a patient encounter for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that is not initiated by the patient or their treating physician, but rather mandated by an external entity. This examination aims to assess the individual's mental state and capacity, often for legal, administrative, or employment-related purposes.

Use this code when a patient undergoes a psychiatric examination requested by a court, employer, school, or other official authority. Examples include evaluations for competency to stand trial, fitness for duty assessments, or mental health evaluations required for specific licenses or certifications.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the examination was requested by an external authority, not for treatment purposes.
• Do not use this code for routine psychiatric follow-up or evaluations initiated by the patient or their primary care provider.
• If the examination leads to a specific psychiatric diagnosis, that diagnosis should be coded as a secondary code.