AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1992 First Quarter; Corrections
AHA ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook
Please note that there is a correction to page 188 of AHA ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook, 1991 revision. The next to the last sentence in the second paragraph of the section on debridement should read: Excision debridement is performed by the physician only, but the fact that the procedure is performed by a physician does not of itself indicate that it is an excisional debridement. ...
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Article Overview
This page is a short erratum related to the AHA ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook, 1991 revision. It identifies a correction in the debridement section and is relevant to coders, auditors, and reference users who rely on handbook guidance for historical ICD-9-CM coding materials.
Why This Topic Matters
Corrections to official coding references can affect how published guidance is interpreted in practice, especially for historical materials. Readers checking legacy ICD-9-CM documentation may need to know that this page amends wording in the handbook rather than presenting new guidance.
What You Will Learn
- That the page is a correction notice for a prior handbook edition.
- That the notice pertains to a specific section of the handbook.
- That the content is intended to amend handbook wording for reference purposes.
- That the article is a historical ICD-9-CM resource.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare documentation staff
- Reference librarians
- Users of historical ICD-9-CM materials
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