AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2011 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES

Categories 317-319

Effective October, 1, 2011, the section title for categories 317-319 has been changed from “mental retardation” to “intellectual disabilities.” Corresponding title revisions have been made at each code within the section as well as throughout the tabular and index where this term appears. Revise Section Title MENTAL RETARDATION INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (317-319) Revise 317 Mild mental retardation intellectual disabilities Revise 318 Other specified mental retardation intellectual disabilities Revise 318.0 Moderate mental retardation intellectual disabilities Revise 318.1 Severe mental retardation intellectual disabilities Revise 318.2 Profound mental retardation...

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