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Multiple Sclerosis

Related Terms

  • Disseminated Multiple Sclerosis
  • Disseminated Sclerosis
  • MS

Differential Diagnoses

Specialists

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Internal Medicine Physician
  • Neurologist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Physiatrist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Urologist

Comorbid Conditions

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Factors Influencing Duration

Factors that influence disability include response to treatment, the severity and frequency of symptoms and exacerbations, the degree of recovery from exacerbations, and any pre-existing mental or physical problems.
The individual's specific work duties and requirements will also affect the length of disability.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
340 - Multiple Sclerosis

Failure to Recover

If an individual fails to recover within the expected maximum duration period, the reader may wish to consider the following questions to better understand the specifics of an individual's medical case.

Regarding diagnosis:

  • Did individual present with symptoms consistent with diagnosis of MS?
  • Does individual have a history or risk factors for development of MS (such as living in a temperate climate, age or family history)?
  • Were appropriate diagnostic tests done to rule out other conditions and establish diagnosis of MS?
  • Has individual received consultation with the appropriate specialists?

Regarding treatment:

  • Were anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agents prescribed?
  • Is individual taking medication as prescribed?
  • Has individual received physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy as indicated to help with activities of daily living?
  • Is individual receiving appropriate psychiatric and/or psychological counseling?

Regarding prognosis:

  • Based on severity and frequency of symptoms what is the expected course of the disease?
  • Is there complete or partial recovery after an exacerbation?
  • Has individual had good response to the present treatment? If not, are more aggressive interventions been considered?
  • Is individual severely disabled or bedridden?
  • Has individual experienced any complications of immobility that may impact prognosis? Have these complications been addressed in the treatment plan?

Source: Medical Disability Advisor


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