2011 ICD 9 Codes Online: Radiology Coding to Witness 4 Key Aditions

The 2011 ICD-9 codes will go into effect on October 1 this year

. Read on to know more about these codes.

If you are a radiology coder, the next round of ICD-9 codes could hold important changes for you. Read on for a rundown on the new codes most relevant to radiologists, including a new option for retained magnetic metal fragments.

More specific ectasia codes

The proposed changes to ICD-9 2011 codes add four specific codes to aortic ectasia. These codes are among the most important changes for radiology coders as you may see that term in the findings of your radiologist. The wished-for 2011 codes are specific to aortic ectasia and differ based on anatomic site.

Keep a watch on Claudication' in Stenosis Report

The proposed addition of 724.03 is another one of the key changes. The code refers to lumbar spinal stenosis, which happens to be a narrowing of the spinal canal.

Match new uterine codes to clinical class

If you code gynecological imaging, do not miss the proposed new codes for uterine abnormalities. So-called mllerian duct abnormalities can lead to infertility; however surgical correction is sometimes possible. Radiological imaging, normally MRI, confirms the diagnosis; as such the radiologist should document the specific type of abnormality in his findings. The ICD-9 2011 proposal increases the 752.3 range.

Review just-in retained fragment proposals

Over one-third of the proposed V' codes, which portray supplementary classification of factors influencing health status and contact with health services. Some of the codes describe retained fragments, which the radiologist may note in his findings.

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2011 ICD 9 Codes Online: Radiology Coding to Witness 4 Key Aditions

By: James Smith

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