Congratulations to Robyn M. Alvarado, CPC, CPSA, data validation specialist for the Community Partnership of Southern Arizona. Robyn correctly answered this question:
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a dissociative stupor?
a. F44.0
b. F44.1
c. F44.2
d. F44.3
The correct answer is C.
Here’s a little bit about Robyn:
What are your current job responsibilities?
I audit medical records in the behavioral health field.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in health information management?
I know that long term there is job security and like the ability to move around in the field to gain insight and experience in several different areas.
What do you like most about your job?
My co-workers and auditing are the top reasons for loving my job.
What is your favorite area of coding?
Behavioral health, radiation oncology, and interventional radiology
What is your least favorite area of coding?
I would have to say evaluation and management (E/M) coding is the area I like the least.
What are some of your hobbies?
I love to sing, read, and spend time with my family.
Do you have a personal motto that you live by?
“Where there is life, there is hope.”