AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1995 Fourth Quarter
Volume Three New/Revised Codes
A patient underwent a bilateral laser bullectomy to allow the chest more space for the lungs to expand. The patient did well postoperatively for a while. On follow up exam a computerized tomography scan showed a current bulla on the right side. The patient is now scheduled to undergo an extensive pneumolysis and plication of bullae. What is the correct procedure code(s) for plication of bullae and extensive pneumolysis? ...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a collection of Volume Three new and revised procedure code topics spanning thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, endoscopy, interventional cardiology, oncology-related procedures, urology, and other specialties. It includes correction and clarification material, limited clinical context, and references to coding guidance from Coding Clinic. The article is useful for coders and compliance staff who need to understand the scope of the changes and how the affected procedure areas are organized in the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding professionals track procedural code changes, understand which specialties are affected, and identify where official clarifications or corrections may alter the coding landscape.
Article Sections
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New/Revised Code Topics
A broad list of procedure areas included in the update. The section indicates multiple specialties and procedure categories covered by the article.
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Background and clarification material related to a thoracic surgery topic, including a coding correction notice and brief clinical context. The section also presents a coding-related question and answer format.
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Revision of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
A continuation of the update focused on neurosurgical or shunt-related revision material. This section begins the next topic area listed in the article.
What You Will Learn
- Which procedure topics are included in this coding update
- How the article is organized across multiple specialty areas
- What kinds of clarification notices accompany the update
- Which topics are tied to official coding guidance references
- Where the article introduces new or revised procedure areas
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance teams
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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