AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1992 Fourth Quarter; New/Revised Codes
Excision of Acoustic Neuroma by Radiosurgery
Note: As of October 1, 1998, code 92.3 has been expanded to fourth digits to specify type of stereotactic radiosurgery. Note: As of October 1, 1995, stereotactic radiosurgery is coded to 92.3 with 93.59 for stereotactic head frame application. Acoustic neuromas (Schwannoma, acoustic neurinoma, neurilemoma, cerebellopontile angle tumor) are benign tumors of the acoustic nerve extending from the auditory canal with extension into the brain. They are derived from Schwann cells and account for approximately 10% of all intracranial tumors. The tumor affects the craniospinal nerve sheath, usually the 8th cranial nerve, but may also affect...
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Article Overview
This article discusses stereotactic radiosurgery in the context of acoustic neuroma treatment and explains why coding references for this procedure have been a source of confusion. It is aimed at medical coders, coding educators, and compliance staff who need to understand the broad clinical context, the historical timing notes, and the procedure-code references discussed in the source. The article also places the topic in relation to neurosurgical treatment methods and official coding note changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Correctly identifying the relevant coding references helps support consistent abstraction of this neurosurgical procedure topic and reduces confusion between closely related procedure concepts mentioned in the article.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical context of acoustic neuroma and stereotactic radiosurgery
- Historical coding note updates mentioned in the source
- How the article frames the procedure-code references associated with this treatment topic
- The relationship between radiosurgical treatment and surgical removal approaches as discussed in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance teams
- Coding educators
- Neurosurgery billing staff
Codes Discussed
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