New ICD-10-PCS Codes

A summary of the modifications to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) effective for discharges on or after April 1, 2026, is included below. Narrative changes appear in bold text. The complete list of ICD-10-PCS code titles, code tables, Index, Addenda, and a Conversion Table is available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes.CMS is implementing 80 new ICD-10-PCS procedure codes. Two codes have been deleted and there are no code revisions. ...

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Article Overview

This article provides a high-level CMS summary of ICD-10-PCS updates scheduled to take effect for discharges on or after April 1, 2026. It is useful for coders, revenue cycle staff, and compliance teams who track annual procedure code set changes and need to know the scope of the update and where to find the official CMS materials.

Why This Topic Matters

Articles like this help coding and compliance professionals monitor procedure code set maintenance and prepare for effective-date transitions in advance.

What You Will Learn

  • The effective date for the ICD-10-PCS update described by CMS
  • The overall scope of the procedure code set changes
  • Where CMS points readers for the official code set materials and addenda
  • How this update is categorized at a high level in terms of new, deleted, and revised codes

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding managers
  • Compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Healthcare administrators

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