AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2011 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Neuroendocrine Hyperplasia of Infancy
The patient is a 13-month-old child who was diagnosed with neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy. She is now on a liter of oxygen when she sleeps and has chronic tachypnea and crackles on exam. What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy (NEHI)? ...
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Article Overview
This article focuses on a pediatric respiratory coding question involving neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy (NEHI) and related clinical findings. It is relevant to coding professionals working with infant and childhood respiratory conditions, especially when reviewing ICD-9-CM guidance tied to a case-based question and disease terminology.
Why This Topic Matters
NEHI can appear under multiple names in the medical literature, so coders need clear identification of the condition and its associated respiratory context. The article helps readers understand how the topic is framed for ICD-9-CM coding review and what broader respiratory categories are involved.
Article Sections
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Coding question and case context
Introduces a pediatric patient scenario and frames the ICD-9-CM coding question in the context of respiratory symptoms and oxygen use.
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NEHI terminology and overview
Provides alternate names for the condition and a brief general description of the disorder as a pediatric lung disease.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a coding question about a pediatric respiratory condition
- What broader respiratory diagnosis categories are discussed in connection with NEHI
- How alternate terminology for NEHI is presented in the article
- What kind of clinical context accompanies the coding discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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