AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Hematuria
Effective October 1, 2008, code 599.7, Hematuria, has been expanded to create unique codes to separately identify gross hematuria (599.71) and microscopic hematuria (599.72), and unspecified hematuria (599.70). Gross (or macroscopic) hematuria is visible to the naked eye. Microscopic hematuria refers to blood present in the urine that can only be seen under a microscope. Whether blood is visible only under a microscope or present in amounts sufficient enough to be seen with the naked eye, it is a sign that something is causing abnormal bleeding in the genitourinary tract. The bleeding may occur only...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article covers an ICD-9-CM classification update for hematuria and explains the broader clinical context behind the revised diagnosis grouping. It is relevant for coders, auditors, and revenue cycle staff who need to understand how the diagnosis category was reorganized and what general documentation themes are associated with it.
Why This Topic Matters
Diagnosis code updates can affect claim accuracy, reporting consistency, and historical code mapping. This article helps readers understand the scope of the hematuria revision and the related terminology used in the update.
What You Will Learn
- How an ICD-9-CM hematuria category was revised effective October 1, 2008.
- The general distinction between broader hematuria terminology and more specific subcategories.
- Why diagnosis code changes may matter for documentation and reporting.
- The clinical context commonly associated with hematuria in urinary tract coding.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation staff
Codes Discussed
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