Review chapter-specific updates in the 2017 ICD-10-CM guidelines

Why This Topic Matters

Chapter-specific ICD-10-CM guideline updates can affect diagnosis sequencing, reporting, and claim accuracy across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Understanding the scope of these updates helps coding professionals align documentation review and code assignment with the current official guidance.

Article Sections

1. Infectious and parasitic diseases

   Overview of selected updates affecting infectious disease coding guidance in the 2017 ICD-10-CM guidelines.

2. Endocrine system diseases

   Discussion of guideline changes related to endocrine conditions and diabetes-related reporting.

3. Circulatory diseases

   Review of updated guidance for circulatory system conditions, including hypertension and acute myocardial infarction.

4. Skin and subcutaneous tissues

   Coverage of updates related to skin conditions and pressure ulcer reporting guidance.

5. Pregnancy

   Explanation of obstetric guideline changes, including supervision of pregnancy, delivery admissions, and gestational reporting.

6. Suspected conditions in newborns

   Summary of guidance for newborn observation and evaluation when a suspected condition is ruled out.

7. Poisonings

   Brief review of revised guidance addressing intent classification for poisoning cases.

8. Diagnostic coding and reporting guidelines for outpatient services

   Clarification that the chapter-specific guidelines are also applicable in outpatient and office visit settings.