AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1989 First Quarter
Notice
In the December 8, 1988, booklet for The Fifth Teleconference on Coding for ICD-9-CM, page 15, a printing format error was made under the title Bypass Grafts. The last three lines should appear as follows: Aorto-femoral bypass 39.25 Revision of bypass 39.49 Declotting of bypass graft 39.49 Code 39.49, Other revision of vascular procedure, excludes the coronary arteries. When a repeat coronary artery bypass is performed, assign the appropriate code(s) from the 36.1 category, Bypass anastomosing for heart revascularization. ...
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Article Overview
This notice addresses a correction issued for a coding education booklet and explains a related ICD-9-CM vascular procedure reference. It is relevant to coding professionals who track historical guidance, errata, and category-level ICD-9-CM references.
Why This Topic Matters
Even minor printing corrections can affect interpretation of historical coding education materials and reference accuracy. The notice helps readers verify the intended ICD-9-CM content in the booklet and understand the scope of the related vascular procedure discussion.
Article Sections
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Correction notice
A printing format error is identified in a teleconference booklet, and the corrected presentation is provided for the affected section.
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ICD-9-CM reference clarification
The notice highlights a related ICD-9-CM vascular procedure reference and notes the broader category context associated with coronary artery bypass topics.
What You Will Learn
- What portion of the booklet was affected by the printing correction
- What type of ICD-9-CM reference the notice clarifies
- How the notice is framed as an errata-style update for coding education material
- Which coding audience would find a historical correction like this relevant
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Compliance staff
- Health information management professionals
- ICD-9-CM reference users
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Code Ranges Discussed
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