Now Active: CMS Implements 433 ICD-10-CM Code Changes for 2024
HealthLeaders Media October 1, 2023
The fiscal year 2024 ICD-10-CM codes are now effective, and they will impact your reimbursement.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– There are now 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions to the diagnosis code set, and 13 revisions.
– All of these updates were implemented October 1.
Earlier this year, CMS announced the addition of 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions to the diagnosis code set, and 13 revisions—all of these updates were implemented October 1.
An ample amount of the code changes pertain to reporting certain diseases, accidents and injuries, and social determinants of health (SDOH).
This 2024 diagnosis code update comes at a time when hospitals and health systems are working more diligently than ever to address their patients’ social needs...