Several additions and revisions have been made in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10 code set (diseases of the eye and adnexa [H00-H59]). These codes are commonly reported codes by doctors of optometry; however, many other code changes have occurred. Included below are just a few of these important changes. New codes for amblyopia, AMD and glaucoma
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ICD-10-CM CATEGORY CODE RANGE SPECIFIC CONDITION ICD-10 CODE Diseases of the Circulatory System I00 –I99 Essential hypertension I10 Unspecified atrial fibrillation I48.91 Diseases of the Respiratory System J00 –J99 Acute pharyngitis, NOS J02.9 Acute upper respiratory infection J06._ Acute bronchitis, *,unspecified J20.9 Vasomotor rhinitis J30.0
The new codes are for describing the infusion of tixagevimab and cilgavimab monoclonal antibody (code XW023X7), and the infusion of other new technology monoclonal antibody (code XW023Y7).
The Strangest and Most Obscure ICD-10 Codes Burn Due to Water Skis on Fire (V91.07X) Other Contact With Pig (W55.49X) Problems in Relationship With In-Laws (Z63.1) Sucked Into Jet Engine (V97.33X) Fall On Board Merchant Ship (V93.30X) Struck By Turkey (W61.42XA) Bizarre Personal Appearance (R46.1)
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On Oct. 1, 2020, physician practices must adopt new ICD-10-CM codes — approximately 80 new and revised codes for ophthalmologists alone. The updates include:
Medicare: For all claims with dates of service on or after Oct. 1, 2020, you must use the updated ICD-10 codes. If you do not, CMS might reject all claims. Always confirm with your MAC for updated local coverage determination policies (LCDs). No ICD-10 changes impact National Coverage Determination policies (NCDs).