AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2004 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
In the ICD-9-CM index there is a listing for Lennox’s syndrome. Is this the same as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome? Also, is this syndrome inherently intractable? ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding note addresses the ICD-9-CM indexing of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, including its relationship to an older index term and a cited classification update effective October 1, 2004. It is relevant to coders and clinical documentation staff who need to understand how this diagnosis is referenced in the classification system and what documentation considerations are mentioned in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate indexing and diagnosis selection affect code assignment and documentation review in epilepsy-related records. The article highlights a classification reference point and a later ICD-9-CM update that may influence how this diagnosis is located in the index.
What You Will Learn
- How Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is referenced in ICD-9-CM
- What the article says about an older index term
- That a classification change was scheduled effective October 1, 2004
- Which documentation issue the article says may need physician clarification
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Health information management professionals
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Code Ranges Discussed
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