AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 4
New/Revised ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes
Summary explanations of the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) ICD-10-CM changes effective October 1, 2017 are provided below. Addenda changes demonstrating the specific revisions to the code titles or instructional notes are not included in the explanations below. 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 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm. There are 360 new ICD-10-CM codes implemented on October 1, 2017. In addition, 141 codes have been deleted and 226 code titles revised. ...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes the FY 2018 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code changes effective October 1, 2017. It is useful for coders, compliance staff, and revenue cycle teams who need a high-level understanding of annual ICD-10-CM updates and where to find the official addenda from CDC/NCHS. The article provides context on the scope of the changes and points readers to the source material for the detailed revisions.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual ICD-10-CM updates can affect documentation review, reporting workflows, and code-set maintenance. This summary helps readers identify that a significant set of new, deleted, and revised diagnosis codes took effect for FY 2018 and directs them to the official addenda for full details.
What You Will Learn
- The timing and scope of the FY 2018 ICD-10-CM update
- That the article summarizes new, deleted, and revised diagnosis code activity
- Where the official ICD-10-CM addenda are posted
- How the article frames the annual diagnosis code changes at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
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