decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2010 Issue 9 (September)
Drugs / Know drug's behavior to use ICD-9-CM drug table
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Article Overview
This article discusses how to approach ICD-9-CM drug and chemical lookup when a specific medication or substance is not directly listed in the table. It is aimed at coders who need to understand the article’s general method for finding related diagnosis codes using the drug table, appendix resources, and broader pharmacologic category references.
Why This Topic Matters
Correctly identifying drug- and chemical-related diagnosis coding depends on recognizing how substances are organized in ICD-9-CM reference materials. The article helps coders understand the kinds of lookup resources and subject areas covered when a named substance is not immediately available in the table.
What You Will Learn
- How ICD-9-CM drug and chemical references are organized at a high level
- What types of reference sources are used when a substance is not listed by name
- How broader drug behavior or classification concepts factor into lookup research
- How chemical exposure cases are discussed in the context of ICD-9-CM reference materials
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Healthcare documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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