New, Revised and Invalid ICD-9 Codes for 2011
June 26, 2010CMS 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 |
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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.