AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1997 First Quarter
Child Abuse
Coding Clinic, Fourth Quarter 1996, page 43. Per Official Coding Guideline 11.5(1), code E968.8, Assault by other and unspecified means, Other specified means, should be the first listed E code for this case. Code E967.2, Child and adult battering and other maltreatment, by mother or stepmother, should be listed as an additional E code to identify the perpetrator. ...
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Article Overview
This short Coding Clinic article explains a coding note tied to a child abuse scenario and references the official guidance that supports the discussion. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand how the case is categorized and what coding references are mentioned in the guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coders and auditors recognize the specific official guidance connected to a child abuse-related case and locate the referenced diagnosis-related coding terms used in the discussion.
What You Will Learn
- How a child abuse-related Coding Clinic note is framed
- Which official coding guidance is referenced
- What coding references are mentioned in the case discussion
- How the article is positioned for ICD-9-CM coding review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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