Review Summary of FY 2023 ICD-10-CM Codes & Guidelines Updates
Review Summary of FY 2023 ICD-10-CM Codes & Guidelines Updates
CMS has released the 2023 ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines. As a result, the 2023 ICD-10-CM codes are to be used for discharges from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, and for patient encounters from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Additionally, the files are available at The National Center for Health Statistics or the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
2023 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Select changes include:
- I.B.14 – Add Underimmunization Status to list of exceptions requiring provider documentation
- I.B.16 – New verbiage in Documentation of Complications of Care
- I.C.1.a.2.a) – Hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with HIV
- I.C.2a – Changes to admission/encounter for treatment of primary site for malignancy
- I.C.2.t. – Secondary malignant neoplasm of lymphoid tissue – new guideline
- Chapters 4 and 15 – Add new code Z79.85, Long-term use of injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs
- I.C.5. d – Dementia – new guideline
- I.C. 15.a.7 – Completed weeks of gestation – new guideline
- I.C.15.q.4) – Hemorrhage following elective abortion – new guideline
- I.C.21.c.10 – Add paragraph for Z71 pediatric to adult transition
- I.C.21. 17 – Add information about the use of SDOH codes
2023 ICD-10-CM Codes
Select highlights of code additions:
Chapter 1 – Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (CMS)
- Candidiasis of vulva and vagina
Chapter 3 – Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs (CMS)
- Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
- Von Willebrand disease
- Non-immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Chapter 4 – Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic diseases (CMS)
- Short stature due to endocrine disorder
- Acidosis
Chapter 5 – Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CMS)
- Dementia
Chapter 6 – Diseases of the Nervous System (CMS)
- Limb girdle muscular dystrophies
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]
Chapter 9 – Diseases of the Circulatory System (CMS)
- Refractory angina pectoris
- Malignant pericardial effusion in diseases classified elsewhere
- Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) annulus calcification
- Dissection of thoracic aorta
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Chapter 10 – Diseases of the Respiratory System (CMS)
- Transfusion-associated dyspnea (TAD)
Chapter 13 – Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (CMS)
- Lumbar and lumbosacral annulus fibrosis disc defects
- Muscle wasting and atrophy
- Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)
- Fracture of ribs, sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Chapter 14 – Diseases of the Genitourinary System (CMS)
- Contrast-induced nephropathy
- Fournier disease of vagina and vulva
- Expansion of Endometriosis codes
Chapter 15 – Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (CMS)
- O35.0- Expansion of O35. Maternal Care
Chapter 16 – Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (CMS)
- Primary sleep apnea of newborn
Chapter 17 – Congenital Malformations (CMS)
- Atrial and atrioventricular septal defect
Chapter 19 – Injuries, Poisoning, and Certain other Consequences of External Causes (CMS)
- Add codes for Intracranial Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness to all applicable codes in category S06, add new codes in subcategory S06.8A Primary blast injury of brain, not elsewhere classified
- Poisoning by methamphetamines
Chapter 20 – External Causes of Morbidity (CMS)
- Electric (assisted) bicycle injury codes in categories V20-V29
Chapter 21 – Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (CMS)
- Various Z codes, including additional long-term use of drug codes, personal history of corrected conditions, and additional noncompliance codes
If you’re looking for a complete discussion on the 2023 ICD-10-CM Guideline and Code updates and additions, then enroll in the 2023 ICD-10-CM Guidelines Update and the 2023 ICD-10-CM Code Updates courses by YES HIM Education. These courses will be available later in the year once CMS publishes the IPPS Final Rule.
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