Miscellaneous ICDs
Several other diagnosis code changes were included in this year’s updates, but they do not fit into any of the previously mentioned groups. A brief description of these additional codes is listed below:
• 278.03 – Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
• 724.02 – Spinal stenosis, lumbar region, without neurogenic claudication (Providers must specify with/without claudication)
• 724.03 – Spinal stenosis, lumbar region, with neurogenic claudication (Providers must specify with/without claudication)
• 780.33 – Post traumatic seizures
• 784.92 – Jaw pain (Previously reported as 526.9, unspecified disease of jaws)
• 970.81 – Poisoning by cocaine
• 970.89 – Poisoning by other central nervous system stimulants
• E000.2 – Volunteer activity
• V11.4 – Personal history of combat and operational stress reaction
• V49.86 – Do not resuscitate status
• V49.87 – Physical restraints status
• V62.85 – Homicidal Ideation
• V88.11 – Acquired total absence of pancreas (Previously reported as V45.79, other acquired absence of organ)
• V88.12 – Acquired partial absence of pancreas (Previously reported as V45.79, other acquired absence of organ)
Coding Books
As responsible coders, it is always a good idea to purchase new ICD-9, CPT® and HCPCS manuals every year. Coding manuals can be purchased easily from a variety of sources, such as the AAPC or AHIMA websites. Furthermore, if you are planning to take a certification class this year, you will need updated manuals for any test that you take (Note: Make sure any books you purchase are approved by the testing organization).
