decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2001 Issue 6 (June)
New ICD-9 codes are released for FY 2002
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Article Overview
This article reviews a set of newly released ICD-9 diagnosis codes for FY 2002, including the broad clinical categories affected and the effective timing for hospital and physician use. It is intended for physicians, hospitals, coders, and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the annual update and its relevance to documentation and diagnosis reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual diagnosis code updates affect documentation, claims processing, and reporting across multiple specialties. Readers can use this article to quickly determine whether the FY 2002 ICD-9 changes touch their clinical area or workflow.
Article Sections
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New ICD-9 codes are released for FY 2002
Introduces the annual diagnosis code update and the general purpose of the new entries. Also notes the implementation timing for different provider settings.
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New ICD-9 codes
Presents the updated diagnosis codes grouped by major body system and clinical category. The section includes changes spanning endocrine, musculoskeletal, respiratory, perinatal, digestive, signs and symptoms, genitourinary, injuries and poisonings, skin, and V-code categories.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad clinical categories were included in the FY 2002 ICD-9 update
- When hospitals and physician practices were authorized to begin using the new diagnosis codes
- How the update was organized across body systems and miscellaneous reporting categories
- Which types of documentation and reporting needs were addressed by the new diagnosis code release
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Hospital coding staff
- Professional coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Practice administrators
Codes Discussed
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