AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Issue 3; Correction Notice
Subdural Hygroma
Coding Clinic Second Quarter 2018, page 13, contained a misprint. Code D18.1, Lymphangioma, any site, is indexed under the main term “Hygroma” not subdural hygroma. ...
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Article Overview
This short Coding Clinic note explains a published correction from 2018 and clarifies the indexing issue involved. It is relevant to coding professionals who rely on accurate code book indexing and editorial updates when reviewing diagnosis code assignment guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Corrections to published coding references can affect code lookup accuracy and reduce the risk of carrying forward a misprint into routine coding workflows.
What You Will Learn
- That the article is a correction notice from Coding Clinic.
- That the topic concerns an indexing issue in ICD-10-CM reference material.
- How published errata can affect coding reference use.
- That the article is brief and focused on a single clarification.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Coding educators
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