The ICD-9-CM codes need to be organized. Therefor, there are main terms used for the ICD-9-CM and subterms are also used in the ICD-9-CM in order to keep organization.
ICD9CM is the official system of assigning codes associated with hospitals in the Untied States. Originally used to code and classify mortality data from death certificates until 1999. It consist of a numerical list of the disease code, an alphabetical index of the diseases entries and a classification system for the procedures.
In medical billing, subterms refer to specific descriptors or modifiers used to clarify a primary term in a diagnosis or procedure code. They provide additional detail about the patient's condition, treatment, or the circumstances surrounding the service. Subterms help ensure accurate coding and billing, which is crucial for proper reimbursement and compliance with insurance regulations.
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The ICD-9-CM code for gastroenteritis due to the Norwalk virus is 008.63. This code will become A08.11 with the new ICD-10-CM codes.
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A word or phrase that describes a main term in the ICD-9-CM Alphabetic index.
the code for foreign body present in auditory canal is 931
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The three methods used to list main terms in the CPT codebook's alphabetic index are: Main Terms, which refer to the primary subject of the procedure or service; Subterms, which provide additional specificity or detail related to the main term; and Modifiers, which offer further clarification about the procedure, such as whether it was bilateral or performed with certain conditions. These methods help users efficiently locate the appropriate codes for billing and documentation.
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