This time there are not many ICD-9 2011 codes changes for pediatricians; however do you have a few welcome additions to your practice
. Here are some examples of new diagnoses you will find yourself reporting on a regular basis.
Attention deficit options provide you a better starting point
ICD-9 2011 adds the 799.5x family to the ll Defined and Unknown Causes of Morbidity and Mortality section.
The new series of codes will be useful for symptoms and signs as a diagnosis before the physician establishes a definitive diagnosis. Pediatricians tend to children with concerns pertaining to attention or activity. You do not have enough information after the first visit for official diagnosis; however you still need something to report.
Add fifth digit to incontinence codes
Four new diagnoses expand the 787.6 code family.
The expansion makes the series of codes applicable to pediatricians. Moving from a 4-digit series to 5-digit series provides codes that involve more specificity or granularity.
The expansion makes the series of codes applicable to pediatricians.
Related change: Fecal impaction is a common pediatric diagnosis which means practices will be happy to see diagnosis 560.32. The just-in code is more specific than one choice in the past: Unless the child has a rectal exam that confirms the impaction, the most likely diagnosis would be constipation.
V codes address retained fragments
ICD 9 2011 also comes up with a series of specific V codes for different types of retained fragments. The series (V90.10-V90.9) address objects ranging from metal, plastic or wood to animal quills or spines, among others.
Remember: You will not report a code for foreign body removal in conjunction with V90. X. These foreign bodies are retained. You will deal with it in terms of the patents history and physical; however not an actual procedure to remove the object.
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