AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2001 Fourth Quarter
V Code Table
Effective: October 1, 2001 Items underlined are new codes since the October 1, 2000 addenda. FIRST LISTED V codes/categories/subcategories, which are only acceptable as first, listed. Codes: V22.0 Supervision of normal first pregnancy V22.1 Supervision of other normal pregnancy V58.0 Radiotherapy V58.1 Chemotherapy V58.0 and V58.1 may be used together on a record with either one being sequenced first, when a patient receives both chemotherapy and radiation therapy during the same encounter code Note: As of October 1, 2005, code V58.1 was expanded (V58.11 and V58.12) and the subcategory was...
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Article Overview
This page organizes ICD-9-CM V-code categories, subcategories, and selected E-code changes in a table-style reference format. It is useful for coding professionals who need a historical overview of first-listed, additional-only, and nonspecific V-code groupings, along with the related external cause code updates effective October 1, 2001.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine how the article is scoped and whether it addresses ICD-9-CM diagnosis-style V codes, encounter/status categories, and updated external cause coding content from the 2001 timeframe.
Article Sections
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Effective date and table notes
Introduces the effective date and explains the formatting convention used in the table. It also notes when codes were newly added or revised.
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First listed V codes/categories/subcategories
Lists V-code categories and subcategories that are restricted to first-listed use. The section includes selected code entries and general encounter categories.
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First or additional V code categories/subcategories
Identifies V-code categories and subcategories that may be reported as either first listed or additional codes. The section is organized by broad clinical and administrative groupings.
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Additional only V code categories/subcategories
Describes V-code categories and subcategories that are limited to additional-code use. It includes selected individual codes and broader historical or status-based categories.
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Nonspecific codes and categories
Presents broader V-code groupings and nonspecific code entries. Exceptions and related status categories are included within the same reference grouping.
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Selected E-code revisions effective October 1, 2001
Summarizes changes to selected external cause code groupings related to falls and striking against objects or persons. It also references one additional external cause code category.
What You Will Learn
- How the article groups ICD-9-CM V-code categories by reporting position
- Which V-code entries are treated as first-listed, additional-only, or nonspecific references
- What types of effective-date updates are covered for selected external cause codes
- How the table is organized for historical ICD-9-CM coding reference use
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare compliance teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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