Dysplasia of Anus

Effective October 1, 2008, code 569.44, Dysplasia of anus, has been created to uniquely identify this condition. In addition, a new subcategory has been created at 796.7, Abnormal cytologic smear of anus and anal HPV. Anal dysplasia refers to abnormal tissue changes in the anal canal and has been associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV is the same virus that has been associated with cervical cancer. Some strains of this virus cause anogenital warts, but other strains can lead to invasive cancer of the anal canal. The incidence of anal cancer is significantly higher in HIV-infected...

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Article Overview

This article covers a coding update effective October 1, 2008, focused on anal dysplasia and abnormal anal cytology/HPV findings. It is relevant to coding professionals, clinical documentation staff, and others working with rectal and anal disorder classification. The article outlines the affected diagnosis code categories, newly created codes and subcategories, and the broader clinical context of anal dysplasia and screening.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand how anal dysplasia and related abnormal anal smear findings are organized in the coding system and which diagnosis categories were newly added or revised.

Article Sections

  1. Effective date and coding update overview

    Introduces the coding update and its timeframe, along with the general purpose of the change.

  2. Clinical background on anal dysplasia and HPV

    Provides a general medical overview of anal dysplasia, HPV association, screening, and cytology classification context.

  3. Diagnosis category updates for rectum and anus

    Summarizes the affected diagnosis categories and the newly established anal dysplasia and abnormal anal cytology groupings.

What You Will Learn

  • The general clinical context behind anal dysplasia and anal HPV-related findings.
  • Which diagnosis category groupings were updated in the coding classification.
  • How abnormal anal cytology findings are organized at a high level in the update.
  • The effective date associated with the coding change.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 569.44
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.70
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.71
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.72
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.73
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.74
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.75
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.76
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.77
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.78
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.79
  • ICD-9-CM: 569.43
  • ICD-9-CM: 230.5
  • ICD-9-CM: 230.6
  • ICD-9-CM: 079.4
  • ICD-9-CM: 569
  • ICD-9-CM: 569.4
  • ICD-9-CM: 796
  • ICD-9-CM: 796.7
  • ICD-9-CM: 795.00
  • ICD-9-CM: 795.09
  • ICD-9-CM: 795.10
  • ICD-9-CM: 795.19

Code Ranges Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 796.70-796.79
  • ICD-9-CM: 795.00-795.09

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