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When ICD-10-CM replaces ICD-9-CM on Oct. 1, 2013, you may find that even those codes that correspond directly to one another have slightly different definitions. As an example, take a look at the codes for preoperative cardiovascular exams.
ICD-9-CM:
V72.81, Preoperative cardiovascular examICD-10-CM:
Z01.810, Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examinationThe codes above apply when a patient has an exam related to the cardiovascular system (such as SPECT, ECG, or venogram) to evaluate the patient's health status and ability to undergo a more involved procedure (such as an invasive surgery).
ICD-10 changes:
ICD-10 makes [...]