Add more diagnosis codes to those valid Oct. 1

Why This Topic Matters

Diagnosis code updates can affect claim accuracy, reporting, and compliance once the new effective date arrives. This piece helps readers understand the scope of the ICD-9-CM changes and the type of official guidance associated with them.

Article Sections

1. Overview of the Oct. 1 ICD-9-CM update

   Introduces the effective-date update and summarizes the categories of diagnosis code changes discussed in the article. It also places the changes in the context of CMS publication and committee review.

2. Newly-added codes

   Lists the added ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes grouped by clinical topic. The section focuses on the broad subject areas covered by the additions.

3. Newly-deleted code

   Identifies the diagnosis code removed from the set and notes its place in the broader update.

4. Newly-revised codes

   Summarizes the diagnosis codes that were revised as part of the same effective-date update. The section covers the general categories involved in those revisions.