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Breaking: CMS finalizes 190 new ICD-10-CM codes, deletes and revises others

by: Greg Hambrick with additional reporting by Julia Kyles, CPC Jun 5, 2026

Take note of the differences between the proposed and final versions of the ICD-10-CM code set. The ICD-10-CM Coordination & Maintenance Committee added six new codes that describe a personal history of gender transition (Z87.8901-Z87.8909 and Z87.893) that were not featured in the April release of the proposed codes. In addition, the committee changed course on its proposal to delete C75.9 (Malignant neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecified).

Code swap: Remember that G0136 now covers physical activity, nutrition

by: Richard Scott May 28, 2026

Don't forget about a key change to a Medicare-covered HCPCS code that providers reported hundreds of thousands of times in its debut year. As of Jan. 1, code G0136 now covers physical activity and nutrition assessments, not social determinants of health (SDOH).

G2211: CMS emphasizes trust, instructs MACs to create home/residence edit

by: Julia Kyles, CPC May 11, 2026

Remind your team that the provider/patient relationship is the focus of G2211 and sit tight for updates that will allow the add-on code with unbundled home or residence E/Ms visits.

Breaking: Look for new ICD-10-CM codes for cardiomyopathy, ectopic pregnancy and osteomyelitis Oct. 1

by: Laura Evans, CPC and Julia Kyles, CPC Apr 13, 2026

Proposed changes to the ICD-10-CM code set include new codes for ectopic pregnancy, vanishing twin syndrome, cardiomyopathy, osteomyelitis, numerous toxic effect codes and personal history of clostridiodes difficile infection, among others.

The update, which includes 184 new codes, 30 invalidated codes and four revised codes, was released Friday, April 10, as part of the proposed Medicare FY2027 Hospital Inpatient PPS (IPPS) rule. If finalized, the changes will take effect Oct. 1, 2026.

New ABNs: Make the switch before May 12, expired form OK until then

by: Julia Kyles, CPC Mar 21, 2026

Make sure your practice uses the new version of the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage when it goes into effect and consider an early switch to prevent mistakes.

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