Review newly released ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for COVID-19

December 21st, 2020

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Article Overview

This article is a coding update for inpatient and hospital coding professionals covering newly released COVID-19-related ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code changes announced by CMS and clarified in AHA/AHIMA guidance. It summarizes what changed, the effective timing, and the general categories of scenarios addressed, including diagnosis coding, screening/exposure, history and sequelae, and treatment-related procedure coding. The article is relevant for coders, CDI staff, HIM professionals, and anyone tracking 2021 COVID-19 coding updates.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers stay current with fast-moving COVID-19 coding changes that affect diagnosis assignment, procedure coding, and reporting alignment with official guidance. It is useful for understanding which updates are newly available and which prior codes or coding approaches are being replaced or supplemented.

Article Sections

  1. New ICD-10-CM codes

    Overview of newly released diagnosis codes related to COVID-19 and related conditions. The section also notes effective timing and references official guidance sources.

  2. New ICD-10-PCS codes

    Overview of newly released procedure codes tied to COVID-19 vaccination and treatment therapies. The section also mentions the associated update timeline and related payment context.

What You Will Learn

  • Which broad categories of COVID-19-related ICD-10-CM updates were released
  • Which broad categories of COVID-19-related ICD-10-PCS updates were released
  • How official guidance organizations fit into the update discussion
  • Which types of coding scenarios are addressed by the article

Who Should Read This

  • Hospital inpatient coders
  • HIM professionals
  • CDI specialists
  • Coding educators
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Clinical documentation staff

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-10-CM: J12.82
  • ICD-10-CM: J12.89
  • ICD-10-CM: M35.81
  • ICD-10-CM: M35.89
  • ICD-10-CM: U07.1
  • ICD-10-CM: K72.0
  • ICD-10-CM: N17.
  • ICD-10-CM: I40.
  • ICD-10-CM: J80
  • ICD-10-CM: I47
  • ICD-10-CM: I49.
  • ICD-10-CM: B33.24
  • ICD-10-CM: B33.23
  • ICD-10-CM: Z20.822
  • ICD-10-CM: Z86.16
  • ICD-10-CM: B94.8
  • ICD-10-CM: Z11.52
  • ICD-10-CM: Z11.59
  • ICD-10-CM: Z20.828
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW013H6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW013K6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW013S6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW013T6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW013U6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW023S6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW023T6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW023U6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW033E6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW033F6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW033G6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW033H6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW033L6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW043E6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW043F6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW043G6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW043H6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW043L6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW0DXM6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW0G7M6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW0H7M6
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW013F5
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW033F5
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW043F5
  • ICD-10-PCS: XW0DXF5

Code Ranges Discussed

  • ICD-10-CM: K72.0-
  • ICD-10-CM: N17.-
  • ICD-10-CM: I40.-
  • ICD-10-CM: I47-I49.-
  • ICD-10-CM: R65.2-

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