AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2006 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Dental Code Expansions
Effective October 1, 2006, changes have been made to the dental codes including 26 new codes. The changes include new codes for cracked tooth, unsatisfactory tooth restoration, and periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatment. In addition, there is an expansion of the codes for gingivitis and periodontitis. For a detailed listing of these changes, please refer to the ICD-9-CM Index and Tabular Addendum (FY07) on the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) website: (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd9.htm). ...
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Article Overview
This article explains a set of dental diagnosis code changes effective October 1, 2006. It is intended for coders, billing staff, and other healthcare professionals who need to understand the scope of the update and how it relates to ICD-9-CM dental coding resources. The article also points readers to the official ICD-9-CM Index and Tabular Addendum for the full list of revisions.
Why This Topic Matters
Code-set updates can affect documentation review, claim accuracy, and code selection workflows for dental and related medical billing. Staying aware of these changes helps users identify when updated reference materials are needed.
What You Will Learn
- What kinds of dental diagnosis code changes were introduced in the update
- Which broad oral health categories were expanded
- Where to find the official detailed listing of the revisions
- How the update fits within ICD-9-CM reference materials
Who Should Read This
- Dental coders
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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