The April 1, 2026, ICD-10-CM diagnosis update introduces no new codes, deletions, or revisions. Instead, it represents a structural logic shift, altering sequencing rules and guidelines to give medical coders more reliance on clinical judgment. Effective April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, the following updates are in place: Excludes1 to Excludes2 Conversions: High-impact “Excludes1” […]