Tag: Medical coding updates 2026

ICd 10 and CPT coding changes

Key ICD-10 and CPT Coding Changes Every Practice Must Know in 2026

Welcome to your essential coding update newsletter for 2026! Whether you’re a coder, clinician, biller, or practice manager, this year’s coding changes to ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT are significant and will impact documentation, billing, compliance, and revenue integrity. Staying ahead of these changes will not only reduce denials and audit risk but also strengthen patient care […]
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ICD-10-CM Guideline Updates

Overview of ICD-10-CM Guideline Updates and Payer Policy Changes

Guideline updates: Corresponding to these new codes, ICD-10-CM guidelines also received updates to clarify their use: Obesity class codes: Under subcategory E66.81, coders must assign a fifth character to indicate the severity. Obesity and BMI documentation: BMI codes (Z68.-) should be assigned only when an associated, reportable diagnosis (like obesity or anorexia) is documented. For […]
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