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ICD-9-CM Procedure Code Definition - PM

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Manage myAvatar ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 codes.

  • The File Import form can be used to import ICD-9-CM code definitions. Once rules are imported, they can be edited in this form.

Note: For more information see the myAvatar PM File Import Record Layout document (for the product version).

  1. Go to: Avatar PM > System Maintenance > System Definition
  2. In the Add New or Edit Existing field, choose whether to Add or Edit the procedure code.
    • When adding a new code, enter it into the Code field.
    • When editing an existing code, select whether to search by Code or Description.
    • In the ICD-9/ICD-10 Procedure Code field, enter the code or the definition to search for. Select the code from the drop-down menu.
  3. In the Procedure Code Type field, select whether this is an ICD-9 or ICD-10 code.
    Note: ICD-10 codes can be associated with ICD-9 codes that are already loaded in the database. Enter the ICD-9 code in the Associated ICD-9 Procedure Code field. This field can be filtered to search by Code or by Description.
  4. In the Definition field, add or edit the procedure code description.
  5. Set the Effective Date and Expiration Date for the code, if applicable.
  6. Designate whether or not the code should be Active. Inactive codes cannot be used in myAvatar forms.
  7. To prepare a report of the current codes in the database, click the Print ICD-9-CM Codes button.
  8. Click Submit to post the changes.
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  • Allow Using ICD-9-CM Procedure Codes