AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2006 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
In ICD-9-CM, there are unique index entries for diffuse lymphoma (202.8x) and large cell lymphoma (200.0x). However, there is no entry for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. How should “diffuse large B-cell lymphoma†be coded? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article addresses a lymphoma diagnosis in the context of ICD-9-CM. It is aimed at coders and other revenue cycle professionals who need to understand how the condition is handled in the current index structure, what organization oversees ICD-9-CM updates, and what general type of maintenance activity is being considered.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coders confirm whether a diagnosis has a direct ICD-9-CM index entry or must be handled through broader classification guidance while updates are under consideration.
What You Will Learn
- How the diagnosis is discussed in relation to the ICD-9-CM index
- What organization is involved in ICD-9-CM maintenance oversight
- What general kind of code-indexing update is being considered
- The article’s focus on interim handling of the diagnosis
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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