Leukemia in Remission

Note: As of October 1, 2008 fifth digits for categories 203-208 have been revised and expanded. In the Fourth Quarter, 1990, Coding Clinic, page 3, coders were instructed to use code V10.6x, Personal history of leukemia, in remission, as the principal diagnosis for patients with leukemia "in remission" who were admitted for autologous bone marrow transplantation. Effective October 1, 1991, new fifth-digits have been provided for codes in categories 203-208, with fifth-digit 1 indicating that the condition is "in remission" and fifth-digit 0 indicating that there is no mention of remission. The inclusion note for codes V10.6x...

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Article Overview

This brief coding update discusses changes over time in how leukemia remission status was represented in ICD-9-CM. It is useful for coders and compliance staff reviewing legacy guidance, revision history, and the impact of code-set updates on documentation interpretation.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding how remission-related leukemia coding changed over time helps maintain consistency when reviewing older records and historical claims. It also clarifies that the article is about code-set revision history rather than a modern treatment discussion.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames historical leukemia remission coding guidance
  • What type of code-set revision is discussed
  • Why legacy references may differ from later code updates
  • Which documentation context the guidance applies to at a high level

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: V10.6x
  • ICD-9-CM: 203-208

Code Ranges Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 203-208

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