Announcing Coding Changes for 2012

7 Sep 2011

Announcing Coding Changes for 2012

After hearing all the announcements of a partial code freeze (due to the impending ICD-10 implementation) it was rather surprising to see the code set releases. There sure are a lot of new codes! Don't risk denied claims by using outdated / deleted codes.

CPT® has 280 new codes, 98 deleted codes, 141 revised codes, and hundreds of other changes. CLICK HERE for CPT products.
ICD-9-CM has 168 new codes and thousands of other changes. CLICK HERE for ICD-9 products.
HCPCS has 304 new codes, 83 deleted codes, 47 revised codes, and may other changes, CLICK HERE for HCPCS products.

ICD-9-CM changes are effective October 1, 2011. It is important to stay current to avoid claim denials.

Check our lists below to see if codes that you use might be on the deletion list. If they are on this list, there is most likely a new code that has been assigned. **These are not complete lists of all changes.** There are over 1,000 other changes which may affect the codes that you are currently using.

Stay Compliant

With all these changes, staying compliant is more important than ever. See our page on ICD-9-CM products to order today! We are also taking orders for all other 2012 products!

DELETED ICD-9-CM Codes for 2012

The following list of ICD-9-CM deleted codes sheds some light on a few of the changes that will be effective October 1, 2011.

Deleted codes for 2012 - Numeric

Deleted codes for 2012 - Alphabetic

173.3	Other malignant neoplasm; skin of other and unspec parts of face
173.4	Other malignant neoplasm; scalp and skin of neck
310.8	Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders following brain damage
512.8	Other spontaneous pneumothorax
518.5	Pulmonary insufficiency following trauma and surgery
596.8	Other specified disorders of bladder
747.3	Anomalies of pulmonary artery
795.5	Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
997.4	Digestive system complications
V40.3	Other behavioral problems

747.3	Anomalies of pulmonary artery
999.4	Complication of medical care; anaphylactic shock due to serum
997.4	Digestive system complications
795.5	Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
V40.3	Other behavioral problems
173.4	Other malignant neoplasm; scalp and skin of neck
173.3	Other malignant neoplasm; skin of other and unspecified parts of face
596.8	Other specified disorders of bladder
310.8	Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders following organic brain damage
512.8	Other spontaneous pneumothorax

NEW ICD-9-CM Code Descriptions For 2012

**These are not complete lists of all changes.** There are over 1000 other changes which may affect the codes that you are currently using. Our products are designed to keep you current and compliant. See our 2012 products for full information on new and deleted codes.

*This list is not complete listing of all new codes, just those that we thought would be more common or of general interest.

Some New 2012 ICD-9 Code Descriptions

Acquired absence of hip joint

Acquired hemophilia

Acute and chronic respiratory failure following trauma and surgery

Acute respiratory failure following trauma and surgery

Anaphylactic reaction due to vaccination

Basal cell carcinoma of scalp and skin of neck

Brain death

Desquamative interstitial pneumonia

Exposure of implanted vaginal mesh and other prosthetic materials into vagina

Glaucoma stage, unspecified

Infection due to gastric band procedure

Local infection due to central venous catheter

Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis

Other digestive system complications

Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Partial tear of rotator cuff

Post traumatic seizures

Personal history of; anaphylaxis

Postoperative air leak

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation

Respiratory conditions due to smoke inhalation

Supervision of high-risk; pregnancy with history of ectopic pregnancy

Wandering in diseases classified elsewhere

Deleted CPT® Codes for 2012

CPT codes for 2012 includes 280 new codes, 98 deleted codes, 141 revised codes. These number do NOT include all the hundreds of other changes made throughout. A list of deleted codes will be available in Insta-Fee$ & Files and as an appendix reference in CPT® coding books for 2012. You can also find them in the online coding service Find-A-Code.com. Please note that these products also include information on new codes. There may be other codes or modifications which may be of interest to you.

Deleted CPT® codes for 2012 - Alphabetic

Deleted CPT® codes for 2012 - Numeric

To see the deleted codes for 2012 along with any additions or changes, you need to purchase a 2012 coding book or Insta-Fee$ & Files software.

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