Traumatic Internal Carotid Artery Dissection

Coding Clinic, Fourth Quarter 2013, page 92, contained a typographical error. The correct code assignment for traumatic internal carotid artery dissection is 900.03, Injury to blood vessels of head and neck, internal carotid artery, rather than code 900.00. ...

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This brief article from Coding Clinic addresses a typographical correction related to coding a traumatic internal carotid artery dissection. It is relevant to medical coders, coding auditors, and reimbursement staff who need to track official coding updates and corrections for accurate code lookup and reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

Even small corrections in official coding guidance can affect data accuracy, claims processing, and compliance workflows.

What You Will Learn

  • What type of official coding issue the article corrects
  • Which coding publication and quarter the correction references
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Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Health information management professionals
  • Revenue cycle staff

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