Since we're already halfway through October, some people are starting to wonder where the new ICD-9 codes are. By this time, they're usually up on the HCCUniversity.com website for people to download.
Because of the transition to ICD-10 in October 2014, there is a moratorium on creation of new codes, except in very limited circumstances. So, there are no new ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for 2013. There is also no change to instructions or the Official Coding guidelines, which were effective October 1, 2011.
There is one change-a single ICD-9 procedure code (used only by inpatient hospitals), 00.95, Injection or infusion of glucarpidase, was added. This drug is used to treat a common side effect of methotrexate administration.
If there are any future changes to the ICD-9, we'll post it here and on HCC University.
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