AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2006 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Effective October 1, 2006, codes 788.64, Urinary hesitancy and 788.65, Straining on urination, were created for these symptoms of enlarged prostate that have not previously had specific codes. 788.6 Other abnormality of urination Add Code, if applicable, any causal condition first, such as: hyperplasia of prostate (600.0-600.9 with fifth-digit 1) New code 788.64 Urinary hesitancy New code 788.65 Straining on urination ...
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Article Overview
This article covers a coding update for lower urinary tract symptoms in the ICD-9-CM system, including the introduction of new symptom-specific diagnosis codes and the related context for reporting abnormalities of urination. It is relevant to coding professionals and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the scope of the update and the symptom categories addressed in the source guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify that a specific ICD-9-CM update added new diagnosis options for urinary symptoms and clarifies the general reporting context for these findings.
What You Will Learn
- What symptom-related ICD-9-CM changes were introduced in the article’s update period
- Which broad urinary symptom categories are discussed
- How the article frames the update within abnormal urination coding
- What general context is provided for related prostate conditions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
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Code Ranges Discussed
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