AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1987 September - October
Notice of Code Change
In the September-October 1985 issue of Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, page 1, coding for His bundle studies indicates to "Code also any insertion of a temporary pacemaker, 37.71-37.72." Pacemaker codes were revised effective October 1,1987, and the revised code assignment for insertion of a temporary pacemaker with His bundle studies is now 37.78. ...
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Article Overview
This short notice explains a coding update referenced to Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM and the later revision of a pacemaker-related code assignment effective in 1987. It is relevant to coders and compliance staff who track historical ICD-9-CM guidance and code changes over time.
Why This Topic Matters
Historical coding notices can affect retrospective review, audit support, and accurate interpretation of legacy ICD-9-CM documentation and guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How a historical coding notice references prior Coding Clinic guidance
- That a pacemaker-related code assignment was revised effective in 1987
- How the article frames a code-change update in an ICD-9-CM context
- What kind of legacy coding information the notice is intended to support
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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