AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Quarter 1; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
New ICD-10-CM Codes
A summary of changes to ICD-10-CM effective April 1, 2023, are provided below. Addenda changes demonstrating the specific revisions to the code titles or instructional notes are not included in the explanations below. The official ICD-10-CM addenda has been posted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) website at: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/comprehensive-listing-of-icd-10-cm-files.htm Health-related social needs (HRSNs) are defined as individual level, adverse social conditions that negatively impact a person’s health and are significant risk factors associated with worse health outcomes and increased healthcare utilization. In an effort to enhance...
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Article Overview
This brief update reviews an ICD-10-CM change effective April 1, 2023 and explains the purpose of a new group of diagnosis codes added to support data collection for health-related social needs. It is useful for coders, compliance staff, and healthcare organizations tracking ICD-10-CM updates and official CDC/NCHS guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations need to stay current with ICD-10-CM changes so documentation, reporting, and data capture remain aligned with the latest official update cycle.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the April 1, 2023 ICD-10-CM update
- Why the update was made
- How the update relates to health-related social needs data collection
- Where the official addenda information is maintained
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Revenue cycle teams
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