Colic finds way into FY2010 ICD-9 codes

Why This Topic Matters

Annual diagnosis code updates can affect documentation review, claim reporting, and code selection for pediatric encounters. This article helps readers identify which areas of ICD-9-CM were changing for FY2010 and where to look for the official update listings.

Article Sections

1. FY2010 ICD-9-CM diagnosis code updates

   Introduces the annual diagnosis code changes and the general scope of the update cycle. Focuses on pediatric-relevant categories and the timing of the new code set.

2. Examples of pediatric-related code changes

   Summarizes the types of diagnosis categories highlighted as part of the update list, including newborn-related, infant, family, and pediatric supervision topics.

3. Where the official code lists appear

   Identifies the Medicare IPPS proposed rule as the source of the code tables and notes that further official detail would follow in later releases.