As the foundation for recording, reporting, and monitoring diseases as well as ensuring proper reimbursement, it is essential that the International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes are reported accurately to maintain regulatory requirements and avoid potential audits. Are you prepared for the ICD-10-CM code and guideline changes going into effect on October 1? With 433 diagnosis code updates that apply to all insurers, it is critical that your team is proactive about understanding what is coming.

Key Takeaways

• Get an overview of the 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions, and 13 revisions for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 ICD-10-CM code set announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which is finalized to take effect on October 1, 2023.
• Review key diagnosis code changes such as Parkinson’s disease, chronic migraines, sickle cell disease, and external cause of morbidity and mortality codes.
• Learn about key guideline changes including chapter-specific changes, general coding guideline updates, and coding convention updates.