AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2012 Issue 4; Ask the Editor - ICD-10-CM/PCS
Acute Exacerbation of Asthma and Status Asthmaticus
Are we to assume that ICD-9-CM guidelines not included in ICD-10-CM will not be valid beginning when ICD-10-CM is implemented? For example, ICD-9-CM guideline Section I.C8.a.4, “Acute exacerbation of asthma and status asthmaticus” does not have a counterpart in the ICD-10-CM guidelines. ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article addresses an ICD-10-CM question involving asthma-related guidance that was present in ICD-9-CM but not carried over in the same way. It is aimed at coders and compliance staff who need to understand how legacy guideline concepts were treated during the transition to ICD-10-CM and how the topic is discussed in official coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers determine whether older ICD-9-CM guideline concepts remain relevant under ICD-10-CM and clarifies the scope of official coding guidance during system transition.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames the relationship between ICD-9-CM guidance and ICD-10-CM guidance
- What types of legacy content were considered appropriate for incorporation into ICD-10-CM coding guidance
- How the article discusses asthma-related coding guidance in the context of guideline transitions
- The general focus of the official response to the coding question
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
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