| September 2007 · Vol. 19, No. 09 REIMBURSEMENT ADVISER
2008 codes include means to specify severity of dysplasia
New and updated codes cover VIN, traumatic delivery, natural family planning, catheter infections, more
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Fast Track
As of October 1, new codes allow you to specify the severity of neoplasia and dysplasia; you’ll need to be precise about the patient’s condition
Code V73.81 has been added to document screening for the human papillomavirus
For 2008, ICD-9 has expanded the code for counseling on natural planning to give you flexibility in making recommendations to patients
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Melanie
Witt,
RN, CPC-OGS, MAIndependent coding and documentation consultant; former program manager, Department of Coding and Nomenclature, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Save the date! Important ObGyn revisions to the International Diagnostic Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) take effect October 1. Take note of these additions and modifications to ensure that you’re maximizing your reimbursement on claims.
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