AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2007 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Auditory Processing Disorder
Effective October 1, 2007, code 388.45 has been created to uniquely report acquired auditory processing disorder. Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a disorder in how auditory information is processed in the brain. It refers to difficulties that affect the processing of auditory intensity, frequency and temporal information in the central nervous system. APD can be acquired as a result of neurological problems caused by head injury, tumors, stroke, degenerative neurological conditions, infections or oxygen deficiency. 388 Other disorders of ear 388.4 Other abnormal auditory perception New code 388.45 Acquired auditory processing disorder Auditory processing disorder NOS...
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Article Overview
This article explains a coding update related to auditory processing disorder and places it in the context of how APD is understood clinically. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who need to track diagnosis code changes, terminology, and related exclusion references within ICD-9-CM.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding this update helps readers recognize when a diagnosis falls into the newly established ICD-9-CM category and how it relates to nearby ear-disorder classifications and related terminology.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical concept of auditory processing disorder
- The coding update associated with the condition
- How the article positions the diagnosis within ear-disorder classification
- Related terminology and exclusion references mentioned in the update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Clinical documentation staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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