AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2011 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Categories 317-319
Effective October, 1, 2011, the section title for categories 317-319 has been changed from “mental retardation†to “intellectual disabilities.†Corresponding title revisions have been made at each code within the section as well as throughout the tabular and index where this term appears. Revise Section Title MENTAL RETARDATION INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (317-319) Revise 317 Mild mental retardation intellectual disabilities Revise 318 Other specified mental retardation intellectual disabilities Revise 318.0 Moderate mental retardation intellectual disabilities Revise 318.1 Severe mental retardation intellectual disabilities Revise 318.2 Profound mental retardation...
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Article Overview
This article explains a terminology revision affecting an ICD-9-CM code section and related entries across the tabular and index. It is relevant to coders, auditors, and compliance staff who need to track diagnosis nomenclature changes and maintain accurate code references for the affected category range.
Why This Topic Matters
Terminology updates can affect documentation review, code lookup, legacy reporting, and historical references in coding resources. This article helps readers identify where the updated wording was applied and understand the scope of the change.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of a terminology change affecting an ICD-9-CM diagnosis section
- Which portion of the code set was revised
- How the update was applied across section, tabular, and index references
- The effective date associated with the revision
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Clinical documentation staff
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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