Annual ICD-10 Coding Updates for 2024! Effective from October 1, 2023


Each year, the ICD-10 code set is updated! As of October 1, 2023, there will be 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions, and 13 revisions. There are numerous changes to tabular instructions and Coding guidelines.

Some of the changes to be reviewed are Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease (I12.-), Hypertensive Heart And Chronic Kidney Disease (I13.-), and Hypertensive Heart Disease (I11.-). Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy (G00-G99), Osteoporosis With Fractures (M00-M99),  and A41 (Other Sepsis).

The U chapter includes updated instructions for U07.1 (COVID-19). Ever More new codes in the V and W chapters – including some specificities on accidents and injuries. And there are more Z codes, such as Z63.5 Disruption of the family by separation and divorce, and Z72.5- High-risk sexual behavior.

Be sure to attend this webinar so you are prepared for Diagnosis Coding under the 2024 ICD-10 Coding Guidelines!

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