Nonneurologist practitioners faced with the diagnosis of dementia cannot be expected to conduct the detailed assessments for which neurologists are trained. Nonetheless, they should be able to ...

NOTE: PFSH from an earlier encounter does not need to be re-recorded if the physician reviewed and updated the previous information. The review and update may be documented by describing any new PFSH ...

The widespread use of mechanical ventilators that prevent respiratory arrest has transformed the course of terminal neurologic disorders. Vital functions can now be maintained artificially after the ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the gradual loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and ...

With the increasing prevalence of dementia as populations age, and with the introduction of specific therapies, it becomes important that a wide range of practitioners develop skills in diagnosis.

This code is generally used for patients who have a change in condition or are not improving as expected. For a moderate complexity subsequent hospital care, one must document two of the three: ...