FY 2019 ICD-10-CM update: Returning (somewhat) to the norm

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers anticipate how yearly ICD-10-CM revisions may affect reporting and preparation for claims beginning with the new effective period. It is useful for teams reviewing code-set changes and planning education or workflow updates.

Article Sections

1. Overview of the FY 2019 ICD-10-CM update

   Introduces the annual update cycle and summarizes the scale and timing of changes. Provides context for the areas discussed in the rest of the article.

2. The “eyes” have it!

   Reviews ophthalmology-related changes and the broader focus on neoplasms and eye conditions. Highlights the article’s emphasis on increased specificity within this area.

3. Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders

   Covers updates in Chapter 5 related to behavioral health and substance-related diagnoses. Also notes distinctions added within postpartum-related mental health conditions.

4. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium

   Summarizes changes involving multiple gestations and obstetric specificity. Focuses on updates within pregnancy-related coding categories.

5. Perinatal conditions

   Discusses new and revised coding for newborn conditions originating in the perinatal period. Includes topics related to maternal exposures and newborn electrolyte-related conditions.

6. Poisonings

   Addresses updates for poisoning classifications involving a specific substance class. Describes the addition of a new subcategory and related encounter structure.

7. Postoperative infections

   Covers expansion of infection categories following procedures and the resulting increase in specificity. Notes the article’s focus on infection site distinctions.

8. Screening examinations

   Summarizes additions related to screening for psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental health conditions. Places these updates within Chapter 21 of ICD-10-CM.

9. Takeaway

   Provides a closing reminder about the status of official guidance and the need to monitor final updates. Reinforces the article’s planning and preparation theme.