AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1995 Third Quarter
Q & A
Should code 998.5, Postoperative infection, and code 567.2, Other suppurative peritonitis, both be assigned for the diagnostic statement of postoperative peritonitis? We are confused as to whether peritonitis is included in the postoperative code or whether it is appropriate to add the additional code to specifically identify the peritonitis. ...
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code Q&A discusses diagnostic coding for a postoperative peritonitis scenario and includes a note about an ICD-9-CM subcategory update effective in 2005. It is relevant to coders and billing staff who need to understand the article’s scope before reviewing the full guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Questions involving postoperative complications and related diagnosis coding can affect claim accuracy, record specificity, and consistency in reporting. The article also highlights an effective-date-related code update that may matter when reviewing historical documentation.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic addressed by the coding question
- That the article includes a dated note about an ICD-9-CM subcategory update
- Whether the full article is relevant to postoperative infection and peritonitis coding scenarios
- How the article frames a question-and-answer discussion for diagnosis coding review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Coding auditors
Codes Discussed
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