AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2002 Issue 4

Diagnostic coding and reporting guidelines for outpatient services

The Central Office on HCPCS has received many requests regarding diagnostic coding and reporting guidelines for outpatient services. Although, this newsletter addresses specific HCPCS coding issues, we felt that publication of these guidelines would be beneficial in assisting with the coding and reporting of diagnostic conditions identified in the hospital outpatient setting. A complete set of the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting can be found in Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, Second Quarter 2002, pages 21-71. Refer to Fourth Quarter 1999, pages 24-26, for information on “Patient’s Reason for Visit.” These coding guidelines for outpatient...

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