CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef Instruction Manual
Use this guide for answers to frequently asked questions about SuperCoder’s CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef and
for a quick start to using this product’s time-saving and denial-reducing features.
Topics covered include:
What are the benefits of CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef?
What does CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef do?
What does CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef include?
How do I access the CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef standalone tool?
How do I access CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef information while I am in Code Search?
How do I see CPT® codes related to an ICD-9 volume 3 code?
Why do I see a message of thousands of codes available and no specifics listed?
1. What are the benefits of CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef?
You can be your practice’s hero thanks to these benefits from CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef:
Saves Money
Billers can dodge #1 denial reason by ensuring ICD-9 code matches CPT® code.
Staff can work denials more efficiently by matching ICD-9 to CPT® codes and visa versa from one
of three in-workflow points.
Saves Time
You can look up CPT↔ICD-9 code links as you’re searching without switching places
Blue code text means you can jump from ICD-9 code to associated CPT® code details in a single
click.
Gives Insight
CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef provides helpful info so billers can research the potential source of repeat
denials.
CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef autosuggests complete codes as you type so you get to your code faster.
2. What does CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef do?
CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef shows you top submitted® CPT codes for a complete ICD-9 volume 1 code
and vise versa. The Coding Institute certified coders have used CMS and private payer data along
with analysis and in-the-trenches reporting to determine correctly associated codes.
3. What does CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef include?
You get a stand-alone tool and code search level information to meet multiple workflow needs.
 Standalone tool - Enter either a complete ICD-9 volume 1 code or a CPT® surgical code (1000090000) and see associated codes from the other codeset.
 Code search level information - Code details pages for CPT® surgical codes (10000-90000) and
complete ICD-9 volume 1 codes show top submitted codes from the other codeset.
4. How do I access the CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef standalone tool?
You can access CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef dual entry tool in the following location(s):
SuperCoder’s main menu - Hover over Coding Tools and select from the dropdown menu,
CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef
With a Coding Solutions subscription, you get an extra stand-alone tool access point right on
your Coding Solutions home page. Look under Tools & Reference, click on the CPT↔ICD-9
CrossRef tab (previously titled: ICD-9 XREF).
5. How do I access CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef information while I am in Code Search?
On a code details page, look under the green Crosswalks bar as follows:
On a complete ICD-9 volume 1 code details page under the green Crosswalks bar, click on
the CPT CROSSREF tab. You’ll see CPT ®codes associated with the page’s ICD-9 code.
On a surgical CPT® code (series 10000-90000) details page, look under the green Crosswalks
bar, click on the ICD-9 Vol 1 CROSSREF tab. You’ll see ICD-9 volume 1 codes associated with
the page’s CPT® code.
If you have a subscription to DRG Coder on complete ICD-9 volume 3 code details pages,
look under Crosswalks and click on the CPT CROSSREF tab.
6. How do I see CPT® codes related to an ICD-9 volume 3 code?
If you have a subscription to DRG Coder on complete ICD-9 volume 3 code details pages, look under
Crosswalks and click on the CPT CROSSREF tab.
7. Why do I see a message of thousands of codes available and no specifics listed?
CPT↔ICD-9 CrossRef includes diagnoses associated with CPT® surgical codes (10000-90000). In the
future, the thousands error will be changed to show actual codes.
If you have a request for a specific code crosswalk, email it to [email protected] The
coding team will try to provide the data to you and to add the information into the tool.