A counselor whose client exhibits symptoms of borderline personality knows that she might struggle to receive reimbursement for this diagnosis due to its severity and persistence so she gives a mood disorder diagnosis instead. The behavior by the counselor would be considered

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This behavior is considered downcoding, which involves assigning a less severe diagnosis or service code on a health insurance claim to avoid insurance restrictions or denials, rather than accurately reflecting the true severity or nature of the condition.

A Counselor Whose Client Exhibits Symptoms of Borderline Personality Knows