AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; In This Issue

Changes to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

FY 2027—UPDATED October 1, 2026 (October 1, 2026—September 30, 2027) A summary of the modifications to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are included below. The complete guidelines may be downloaded by visiting https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd-10-cm/files.html The modifications are published below using the following format: Narrative changes appear in bold text. Items underlined have been moved within the guidelines since the April 2026, FY 2026 version. Italics are used to indicate revisions to heading changes Section I. Conventions, general coding guidelines and chapter specific guidelines C. Chapter-Specific Coding Guidelines   9. Chapter 9: Diseases...

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