AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1996 Second Quarter; Correction Notices
Vascular Access Device
In Coding Clinic, Volume 10, No. 5 1993, page 11, the code for removal of a vascular access device (VAD) should be 86.05. ...
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Article Overview
This short article from Coding Clinic, Volume 10, No. 5 (1993) provides a coding reference for a vascular access device procedure. It is useful for inpatient coding professionals and others who need to identify the applicable code for this procedure in historical coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders locate the relevant official guidance for a specific vascular access device procedure and understand the coding context for that time period.
What You Will Learn
- The Coding Clinic source and publication context for the guidance
- The general procedural topic addressed by the note
- Where to look for historical coding clarification on vascular access device removal
- The associated code reference discussed in the article
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
Codes Discussed
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