decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 3 (March)
New ICD-10 e-cigarette abuse, heart attack codes coming for use Oct. 1
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Article Overview
This article gives an advance look at upcoming ICD-10-CM updates expected to take effect on Oct. 1, with emphasis on new and revised diagnosis coding across mental health, injury/toxic effects, cardiovascular conditions, substance use remission, neurologic assessment, fractures, and antenatal screening. It is intended for coders, compliance staff, and clinical documentation teams who need to track annual code set changes and prepare for implementation. The article also notes the role of CMS, the ICD-10-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee, and professional organizations involved in proposing updates.
Why This Topic Matters
These annual ICD-10-CM updates can affect documentation review, code selection, reporting workflows, and readiness for the October implementation date. Knowing what types of changes are coming helps practices and hospitals prepare without relying on the final release alone.
Article Sections
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ICD-10-CM update timing and release process
Overview of when the upcoming diagnosis code changes are expected to be released and implemented, and how the update process unfolds across CMS publications and committee review.
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Late-arriving electronic nicotine delivery system codes
Discussion of newly proposed diagnosis reporting categories related to electronic nicotine delivery systems and the general chapter areas affected.
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Heart failure and myocardial infarction code changes
Summary of cardiovascular diagnosis coding updates that were revisited during committee review and are expected in the next release cycle.
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Substance abuse remission, pediatric coma scale, fracture, and antenatal screening updates
Broad coverage of additional ICD-10-CM revisions spanning remission reporting, neurologic assessment language, orbital fracture specificity, and prenatal screening options.
What You Will Learn
- What types of ICD-10-CM changes are scheduled for the upcoming October implementation date
- Which broad clinical categories are affected by the proposed diagnosis updates
- How the article frames committee review and release timing for annual code changes
- Which organizations and sources are associated with the proposed updates
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
- Compliance and revenue cycle teams
- Physician practices
- Hospital coding departments
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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