AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2001 Fourth Quarter
Acute Supraglottitis
Supraglottitis refers to inflammation and edema of the epiglottic structures, including the epiglottis, arytenoepiglottic folds, arytenoids and false vocal cords. Supraglottitis is characterized by fever, sore throat, hoarseness, dysphagia and drooling. Edema of the epiglottis may result in obstruction of the airway and death. Supraglottitis primarily affects children 2-7 years of age, but may affect adults as well. The causative organism in most cases of acute supraglottitis is Haemophilus influenzae type B. Other pathogens include Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. Effective October 1, 2001, code 464.50, Supraglottitis, unspecified, without mention of obstruction; and code 464.51, Supraglottitis, unspecified...
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Article Overview
This article covers acute supraglottitis from a clinical and coding perspective. It describes the condition, typical symptoms, common infectious causes, and the ICD-9-CM code changes introduced effective October 1, 2001. It is relevant to coding professionals and clinicians who need to understand the diagnosis classification discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Acute supraglottitis can involve airway compromise, and the article also highlights how the diagnosis was categorized in ICD-9-CM after a code update. That makes it useful for anyone reviewing historical coding references or distinguishing the diagnosis in documentation and claims workflows.
Article Sections
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Clinical overview
Summarizes the condition, its anatomic scope, common symptoms, potential severity, affected age groups, and typical infectious causes.
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ICD-9-CM code update
Notes the effective date of the coding change and the addition of diagnosis categories related to this condition.
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Coding example
Presents a brief application scenario involving the diagnosis and the associated coding response.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical features associated with acute supraglottitis
- The broad infectious causes mentioned for the condition
- That the article discusses an ICD-9-CM update effective October 1, 2001
- How the article frames a simple coding example for the diagnosis
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation reviewers
- Healthcare billing staff
- Clinicians reviewing diagnostic terminology
Codes Discussed
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