Diagnosis Coding: Look for New Pulmonary Embolism, Poisoning Codes on Oct. 1

Why This Topic Matters

The October ICD-10-CM update introduces new diagnosis specificity in several high-volume ED scenarios, helping coders and clinicians better align documentation with the expanded code set.

Article Sections

1. Overview of the 2020 ICD-10-CM updates

   A general introduction to the scope and timing of the diagnosis code changes, with emphasis on emergency department relevance.

2. New Pulmonary Embolism Codes

   Coverage of newly added pulmonary embolism diagnosis options and the broader category changes they affect.

3. Expansion of DVT Codes

   Discussion of added detail for deep vein thrombosis coding within lower-extremity vein categories and related documentation needs.

4. Poisoning Codes Expand

   An overview of newly expanded diagnosis options for multiple unspecified drugs and related poisoning scenarios.

5. New Heatstroke, Eye Fracture Codes Debut

   Summary of diagnosis code expansion for heat-related illness encounter staging and orbital fracture site specificity.