decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 10 (October)
New ICD-9-CM codes for ObGyns become effective on Oct. 1
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Article Overview
This article covers a set of ICD-9-CM updates affecting obstetrics and gynecology practices, with emphasis on newly effective diagnosis and V code changes tied to gynecologic conditions, delivery-related complications, personal and family history, and procreative counseling/management. It is relevant for coders, billers, and ObGyn staff who track annual code updates and effective dates. The article also notes a code range that was previously announced but later deleted, making it useful for anyone validating which updates took effect on the stated date.
Why This Topic Matters
ICD-9-CM timing changes can affect claim accuracy, documentation alignment, and whether practices are using current codes on the correct effective date. This article helps readers identify which ObGyn-related updates were scheduled to go live and which previously announced code range was not implemented.
What You Will Learn
- Which categories of ICD-9-CM updates are described for ObGyn practices
- Which types of history, gynecologic, delivery-related, and counseling topics are covered by the update notice
- How the article distinguishes newly effective codes from a previously deleted code range
- What effective date the article associates with the code changes
Who Should Read This
- ObGyn coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical practice administrators
- Physician office staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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