AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2009 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Infantile Colic
Effective October 1, 2009, code 789.7, Colic, has been created to report infantile colic. A colicky baby is a healthy, well-fed baby who cries more than three hours a day, three days a week for more than three weeks. The crying usually occurs at about the same time every day for no apparent reason and may be intense with the baby having clenched fists, and tensed abdominal muscles. The baby may be inconsolable. There is no known cause for colic. Researchers have studied possibilities such as allergies, an immature digestive system, maternal anxieties, and adjustment to the new...
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Article Overview
This article covers the creation of a diagnosis code for infantile colic and summarizes the condition’s general clinical characteristics, typical age range, and differential consideration of other causes. It is useful for coders and clinicians looking for background on the diagnosis topic and the related coding update effective in 2009.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand that infantile colic became reportable under a specific diagnosis code and places that change in a clinical context relevant to pediatric documentation and coding research.
What You Will Learn
- The general clinical features associated with infantile colic
- The timing of the coding update that introduced a diagnosis code for colic
- The broad context in which infantile colic may be considered after other causes are excluded
- How the article frames the topic for coding and documentation reference
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Pediatric clinicians
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Healthcare billing staff
Codes Discussed
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