2011 ICD-9 will delete 787.6 starting October, so you will no longer to report it. Use one of the following new codes 787.60, 787.61, 787.62 and 787.63.
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When reporting fecal incontinence this fall, you will get to be a whole lot more specific. The single code 787.6 will give way to four new options that describe fecal incontinence problematic symptoms like fecal smearing, fecal urgency and incomplete defecation.
Starting October 1, you will no longer be able to report 787.6 as 2011 ICD-9 will delete it. In place of this code, you will use one of the following new codes: 787.60, 787.61, 787.62 and 787.63.
Do not miss: Incomplete defecation is distinct from constipation and fecal impaction. Rectum and anal sphincter problems (including rectoceles) can lead to these problems; however presently, you do not have to specify these symptoms. The 2011 ICD-9 has a new code 560.32, for fecal impaction. Earlier, this condition was included in 560.39.
The just-in fecal incontinence 787.60 is a change that we’ll have to remember. The new code for fecal impaction excludes constipation, which can still be reported using a code from the 564.0X series.
There’ll be more specific pain DX in 2011
When the doctor diagnoses jaw pain post October 1, coders can select 784.92 for the encounter. Earlier, consideration included 526.9, which does not illustrate the complaint.
Advantage: The more specific jaw pain code could help support some complaints that may be related to dental problems.
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