ICD 9 Codes 2011 - The ICD 9 proposed codes for 2011, which take effect on October 1, 2010, have been released. This time round there are 122 new codes which are accompanied by 11 deleted and nine revised diagnosis codes. Of the 122 new codes, 54 are V codes. As such, it’s important that you update your coding resources.
Some of the diagnosis codes that go into effect on October 1 this year are:
237.73 - Schwannomatosis
275.02 - Hemochromatosis due to repeated red blood cell transfusions
315.35*- Childhood onset fluency disorder
Some of the diagnosis codes that will become invalid from this October are:
275.0 – Disorders of iron metabolism
276.6 – Fluid overload
999.6 – ABO incompatibility reaction
While some of the procedure codes that will go into effect on the same date are:
00.60 - Insertion of drug-eluting stent(s) of superficial femoral artery
39.81 - implantation or replacement of carotid sinus stimulation device, total system
39.87 – Removal of carotid sinus stimulation lead(s) only
For all procedure codes list as well as diagnosis codes list that will go into effect from October this year, you can sign up http://www.supercoder.com/. When you get on board such a website, you will have access to a codes look up tool that will help you keep a tab on which codes have been deleted, which codes have made an entry, and which codes have been revised.
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