CMS has posted on its website new, revised and invalid diagnosis codes that will go into effect Oct. 1, 2010.
Beginning in October, you’ll have 122 new diagnosis codes. A large portion of the diagnosis codes are in the “V” code section, which describe a “supplementary classification of factors influencing health status and contact with health services,” according to the ICD-9 manual.
INVALID DIAGNOSIS CODES Effective October 1, 2010
Diagnosis Code |
Description |
275.0 |
Disorders of iron metabolism |
276.6 |
Fluid overload |
287.4 |
Secondary thrombocytopenia |
488.0* |
Influenza due to identified avian influenza virus |
488.1* |
Influenza due to identified novel H1N1 influenza virus |
752.3 |
Other anomalies of uterus |
786.3 |
Hemoptysis |
787.6 |
Incontinence of feces |
970.8 |
Poisoning by other specified central nervous system stimulants |
999.6 |
ABO incompatibility reaction |
999.7 |
Rh incompatibility reaction |
V25.1 |
Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device |
V85.4 |
Body Mass Index 40 and over, adult |
Note:
* These diagnosis codes were discussed at the March 9-10, 2010 ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting and were not finalized in time to include in the proposed rule. However, they will be deleted on October 1, 2010.
