Stage 2 Description: "The patient has been diagnosed with "Coder's Dementia" And is now In denial. They have a much less happy mindset. It does get worse. tracks: C1: no need to code anymore C2: why is this suffering not ending? C3: glimpses of a hopeless future C4: Last good call before depression D1: Start of decline D2: Is this any better than my soul? D3: Dementia recalls birthdays from now on, the decline really begins.