decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 5 (May)
Start coding & documentation training for newest ICD-9-CM codes
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Article Overview
This article reviews a set of 2008 ICD-9-CM diagnosis code changes published by CMS and highlights several clinical areas affected by the update. It is aimed at coders, documentation staff, and physicians who need a broad understanding of the update’s scope, timing, and the types of diagnoses and history categories being revised or added.
Why This Topic Matters
The update affects diagnosis specificity and documentation readiness across multiple common and specialty areas, making it relevant for practices preparing for implementation and staff education.
Article Sections
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Overview of the 2008 ICD-9-CM update
Introduces the CMS update, the implementation timeframe, and the general need for documentation and coding preparation. It also notes the source of the changes and the broader update context.
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Selected diagnosis category changes
Summarizes several diagnostic areas affected by the update, including infectious disease, hearing-related conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, influenza, swallowing function, and selected personal and family history categories. It also covers procreative counseling and management categories.
What You Will Learn
- What kinds of ICD-9-CM diagnosis updates were released for 2008
- Which broad clinical areas were highlighted as changing
- Why documentation specificity became more important with the update
- How the article frames the transition for coding staff and physicians
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Clinical documentation staff
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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