AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Summary explanations of the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) ICD-10-CM changes effective October 1, 2019 are provided below. Addenda changes demonstrating the specific revisions to the code titles or instructional notes are not included in the explanations. The official ICD-10-CM addenda has been posted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics website at https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm. There are 273 new ICD-10-CM codes effective October 1, 2019. In addition, there are 30 revised codes and 21 deleted codes. While it is unusual for codes to be deleted, many of the deleted codes...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes the FY 2020 ICD-10-CM update cycle effective October 1, 2019. It is useful for coders, CDI professionals, auditors, and healthcare organizations that need to track annual diagnosis code changes, code title revisions, instructional note updates, and deletions. The content also notes the role of CDC/NCHS addenda and highlights a specific area where deleted diagnosis codes were replaced by a new category.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual ICD-10-CM updates can affect diagnosis reporting, documentation review, and coding workflow across multiple specialties. Staying current helps coding teams understand which codes were added, revised, or removed during the update period.
What You Will Learn
- What the FY 2020 ICD-10-CM update cycle covers
- How many diagnosis codes were new, revised, or deleted for the effective date
- What kinds of changes may occur in the official addenda and code titles
- Which general diagnosis area is discussed as an example of code deletion and replacement
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare compliance teams
Codes Discussed
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