AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Issue 1
Correction
Coding Clinic Fourth Quarter 2005, page 78, contained a typographical error. The value for the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) for stage V kidney failure should read <15 instead of >15. ...
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Article Overview
This short correction notice addresses an error published in a prior Coding Clinic issue and clarifies the corrected value for a clinical measurement tied to kidney failure staging. It is relevant to coding professionals, auditors, and clinicians who rely on Coding Clinic guidance and need to ensure documentation and reference materials reflect the corrected information.
Why This Topic Matters
Even small typographical errors in coding guidance can affect interpretation of clinical criteria and downstream coding accuracy. This correction helps readers align their reference materials with the intended published information.
What You Will Learn
- That this item is a correction to a prior Coding Clinic publication.
- That the notice clarifies a previously printed clinical measurement value.
- How to recognize the scope of a brief erratum in coding reference materials.
- Why reviewing corrections matters when using published coding guidance.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare providers
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