5 new ICD-9s that must go on your superbill

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify which newly added ICD-9 diagnosis categories may need to be added to practice charge tools and why certain clinical presentations are important for pediatric documentation and billing. It also provides context for understanding how diagnosis selection, coding guidance, and documentation affect E/M reporting and payer review.

Article Sections

1. New ICD-9 codes to add to the superbill

   Introduces a set of newly added ICD-9 diagnosis codes and discusses their relevance to pediatric superbills and common office workflows.

2. Put 519.11 on superbills

   Describes how one of the new diagnosis options may be incorporated into charge tickets and why practices may want it available for clinicians.

3. New codes support higher E/Ms

   Discusses the relationship between diagnosis specificity, medical decision-making, and evaluation and management reporting at a general level.

4. ICD-9 on RAD vs. asthma

   Provides background on the coding confusion surrounding reactive airway disease and asthma, including committee guidance discussed in the article.