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Editors note (2007): For current changes, see: http://www.instacode.com/news-2007-changes.htm
November 2, 2005
Announcing Coding Changes for 2006
It's that time of year again - anticipated changes for coding professionals are being released.
- CPT® has nearly 500 code changes including 277 new codes
- ICD-9-CM nearly 173 new codes and hundreds of other changes
- HCPCS has 326 new codes (that includes codes added during 2005)
ICD-9-CM changes are effective October 1, 2005. You no longer have until December 31st to begin using these new codes. (See "CMS Eliminates 90-day Grace Period" ).
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 nearly 1100 other changes which may affect the codes that you are currently using.
Stay Compliant
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DELETED ICD-9-CM Codes for 2006
The following list of ICD-9-CM deleted codes sheds some light on a few of the changes that will be effective October 1, 2005.
Deleted codes for 2006 - Alphabetic |
Deleted codes for 2006 - Numeric |
| 276.5 |
Volume depletion |
| 287.3 |
Primary thrombocytopenia |
| 567.2 |
Other suppurative peritonitis |
| 567.8 |
Other specified peritonitis |
| 585 |
Chronic renal failure |
| 599.6 |
Urinary obstruction, unspecified |
| 770.1 |
Fetus and newborn; meconium aspiration syndrome |
| 799.0 |
Cause of morbidity and mortality; asphyxia |
| 996.4 |
Mechanical complication of internal orthopedic device, implant, and graft |
| V12.6 |
Personal history of; diseases of respiratory system |
| V17.8 |
Family history of certain chronic disabling diseases; other musculoskeletal diseases |
| V26.3 |
Genetic counseling and testing |
| V58.1 |
Encounter for; chemotherapy |
| V64.0 |
Vaccination not carried out because of contraindication |
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| 799.0 |
Cause of morbidity and mortality; asphyxia |
| 585 |
Chronic renal failure |
| V58.1 |
Encounter for; chemotherapy |
| V17.8 |
Family history of certain chronic disabling diseases; other musculoskeletal diseases |
| 770.1 |
Fetus and newborn; meconium aspiration syndrome |
| V26.3 |
Genetic counseling and testing |
| 996.4 |
Mechanical complication of internal orthopedic device, implant, and graft |
| 567.8 |
Other specified peritonitis |
| 567.2 |
Other suppurative peritonitis |
| V12.6 |
Personal history of; diseases of respiratory system |
| 287.3 |
Primary thrombocytopenia |
| 599.6 |
Urinary obstruction, unspecified |
| V64.0 |
Vaccination not carried out because of contraindication |
| 276.5 |
Volume depletion |
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NEW ICD-9-CM Code Descriptions For 2006
**These are not complete lists of all changes.** There are nearly 1100 other changes which may affect the codes that you are currently using. Our products are designed to keep you current and compliant. See our 2006 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 ICD-9 Code Descriptions for 2006 |
Alcohol induced sleep disorders
Asphyxia
Behavioral insomnia of childhood
Body Mass Index less than 19, adult
Body Mass Index between 19-24, adult
Chronic kidney disease, Stage I
Chronic kidney disease, Stage II (mild)
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, delayed sleep phase type
Dehydration
Diabetic macular edema
Dislocation of prosthetic joint
Egg (oocyte) (ovum) donor, under age 35,anonymous recipient
Erythromelalgia
Family history, Osteoporosis
Hypersomnia due to mental disorder
Hypersomnia due to medical condition classified elsewhere
Hypovolemia
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Insomnia due to medical condition classified elsewhere
Insomnia due to mental disorder
Mechanical loosening of prosthetic joint
Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy NOS
Organic hypersomnia, unspecified
Organic insomnia, unspecified
Other excessive crying
Other specified peritonitis
Overweight
Periodic limb movement disorder
Peritoneal abscess
Personal history, Infections of the central nervous system
Personal history, Urinary (tract) infection
Primary central sleep apnea
Psoas muscle abscess
REM sleep behavior disorder
Sleep related leg cramps
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Suicidal ideation
Vaccination not carried out because of chronic illness or condition
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Deleted CPT® Codes for 2006
The following is a list of codes that have been deleted from CPT® for the year 2006. Just like the ICD-9-CM codes, check our list to see if codes that you use might be on the deletion list below. If they are on this list, there is most likely a new code that has been assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all changes or additions. There may be other codes or modifications which may be of interest to you.
Deleted CPT® codes for 2006 - Alphabetic |
Deleted CPT® codes for 2006 - Numeric |
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To see the deleted codes for 2006 along with any additions or changes, you need to purchase a 2006 coding book.
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