AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2014 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
What is the correct ICD-9-CM code assignment for multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN)? ...
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Article Overview
This short article focuses on coding for multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) in ICD-9-CM. It provides a concise coding answer along with a brief clinical comparison to a related inflammatory neuropathy so readers can understand the scope and relevance of the guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Coders and billing staff may need to identify the appropriate ICD-9-CM classification for MMN and distinguish it from similar neuropathies documented in the medical record.
What You Will Learn
- The ICD-9-CM topic addressed by the article
- How the article frames multifocal motor neuropathy in relation to a similar neuropathy condition
- The general clinical characteristics mentioned in the discussion of MMN
- The type of coding guidance the article provides
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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