This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set
Its almost like they knew what was coming
AUD is diagnosed when drinking behavior leads to clinically significant distress or impairment, such as repeated work absences, strained relationships, risky behaviors, or inability to reduce intake despite consequences
Integrating tobacco cessation counseling into SUD treatment is increasingly recognized as a clinical best practice
The plan recommends inclusion of underrepresented populations that reflect different races and ethnicities, age groups, sexes at birth, genders, socioeconomic statuses, disabilities, pregnancy and lactation statuses, and comorbidities
The nicotine obtained from dipping/chewing tobacco is easily absorbed in the users body in quantities that are enough to cause a very strong addiction