Proposed ICD-9 2011 changes: Look for new stenosis, nerve tumor codes

Why This Topic Matters

Pending diagnosis code changes can affect documentation, claim reporting, and code-set preparation before the effective date. This article helps readers understand the scope of the proposed updates and the areas of medicine most likely to be impacted.

Article Sections

1. Proposed ICD-9-CM changes overview

   Introduces the proposed update cycle, the source of the changes, and the overall volume and types of revisions under consideration.

2. Lumbar spinal stenosis updates

   Covers the proposed revision and addition in the spinal stenosis area and the clinical context prompting the change.

3. Nerve tumor and neurofibromatosis updates

   Summarizes new and revised diagnosis categories related to neurofibromatosis and related nerve tumor conditions.

4. Retained foreign body fragment codes

   Describes proposed status codes for retained fragments and the broad categories of materials they address.

5. Additional proposed diagnosis code changes

   Reviews other proposed additions affecting congenital malformations history, resuscitation status, blood-type incompatibility, multiple gestation, BMI, and cognitive deficits.