The handbook's format and style of presentation follows that of previous editions inspired by the Faye Brown approach to coding instruction. The handbook is authored by Nelly Leon-Chisen, RHIA, Director of Coding and Classification at the AHA.
Fiscal year 2021 code updates, including new information on COVID-19, vaping-related disorder, history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension, immunodeficiency, cytokine release syndrome,cerebrospinal fluid leak, intracranial hypotension, neonatal cerebral infarction, and “chronic stroke”
Up-to-date guidance on coding signs and symptoms, diseases, disorders, procedures, conditions, complications of care, long-term care, and more
Reflects the Official Coding Guidelines
Over 200 chapter-based and final review exercises
Built-in workbook of case summary exercises
More than 50 four-color illustrations of anatomy, common disorders, and procedures
HCPCS Procedure & Supply Codes codes Deleted for 2021
Codes with an 'Deleted' history entry between 12/31/2020 and 12/30/2021.
This list will update automatically to incorporate changes throughout the year and likely will not completely match printed lists.
If you see any ommissions or have any questions, please contact us.
There are 174 codes in this list.
This section shows lists of codes with status changes this year. Status changes include: new, revised, deleted and reactivated.
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