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Why is the DSM IV TR diagnosis required on the PA, when the ICD9 diagnosis is required on the claim and, is a crosswalk available to convert DSM IV TR to ICD9?

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Why is the DSM IV TR diagnosis required on the PA, when the ICD9 diagnosis is required on the claim and, is a crosswalk available to convert DSM IV TR to ICD9?

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) Book includes information on the additional axis. DSM IV-TR codes can easily be converted to ICD9 codes through crosswalks available on-line.

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