AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2004 Issue 4
CODING CLINIC FOR ICD-9-CM A quarterly publication of the Central Office on ICD-9-CM VOLUME 21 FOURTH QUARTER NUMBER 4 2004
In This Issue Conversion Tables of New ICD-9-CM Codes 3 Ask the Editor Acute Bronchitis with Unspecified Asthma 103 Acute Bronchitis with Acute Exacerbation of Asthma 103 Acute Respiratory Failure and Myasthenia Gravis 104 Excisional Debridement 103 Mid-Level Provider Documentation 103 New/Revised Codes Abnormal Findings on Neonatal Screening 76 Abnormal Pap Smears 74 Allergic Rhinitis due to Animal Hair and Dander 61 Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency 46 Automatic Implantable Cardioverter (AICD)/Defibrillator Check 102 Autosomal Deletion Syndromes 71 Bone Void Filler Injection 96 Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) 59 Cervical Dysplasia 66 Chondritis of Pinna (Ear) 58 Computer Assisted Surgery 84 Contact Dermatitis and...
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Article Overview
This issue of Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM is a quarterly AHA publication focused on coding guidance, updates, and clarifications for ICD-9-CM. It is relevant to inpatient and outpatient coding professionals, auditors, CDI staff, and others who track official coding advice and code set changes. The content includes an issue contents overview, ask-the-editor topics, new and revised code subjects, a clarification item, and publication notice material tied to the update timing.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding Clinic guidance helps coders and compliance teams understand official ICD-9-CM update topics, interpret advisory material, and monitor when changes take effect. This issue is especially useful for professionals reviewing year-end coding updates and publication notices from the AHA Central Office on ICD-9-CM.
Article Sections
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In This Issue
A brief contents listing of the major topic groupings included in the issue.
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Ask the Editor
Editorial Q&A topics addressing selected coding questions and documentation-related issues.
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New/Revised Codes
A broad index of subjects associated with ICD-9-CM code additions, revisions, and related update topics across multiple clinical areas and procedures.
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Clarification
A focused clarification item addressing a specific coding interpretation topic.
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Notice
Publication and update notices, including effective dates, subscription information, and organizational details for the issue.
What You Will Learn
- How the issue is organized across editorial guidance, update topics, and notices.
- Which clinical and procedural subjects were highlighted for ICD-9-CM updates in this quarter.
- What types of clarification and publication-date information are included in the issue.
- Which organizations and publication authorities are associated with the Coding Clinic guidance.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement professionals
- Health information management staff
- Compliance and reimbursement teams
- Coding educators
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