The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the FY 2026 ICD-10-CM code updates, effective on October 1, 2025. With more than 550 updates, including 487 new codes, 28 deletions, and 38 revisions, it’s critical to stay informed of the changes that impact medical coding, billing, and documentation practices. Our comprehensive ebook, FY 2026 ICD-10- Guideline and Code Update Highlights, provides a detailed breakdown of the FY 2026 ICD-10-CM key changes, organized by chapter, to help you navigate the updates with confidence.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find inside:
- New Codes for Emerging Conditions: From inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) to genetic susceptibility to diseases, the updates address critical areas of patient care.
- Enhanced Specificity: Expanded codes for multiple sclerosis, non-pressure chronic ulcers, and financial insecurity allow for more precise documentation and reporting.
- Focus on Social Determinants of Health: New Z codes highlight the role of socioeconomic factors in patient outcomes.
- Guideline Revisions: Updates to coding rules for HIV, diabetes remission, hypertension with heart disease, and more.
What You’ll Learn
- Overview of the newly added, revised, and deleted codes
- A chapter-by-chapter review of the most significant updates
- Practical tips for applying the new codes in your workflow
- Insights into how these changes impact reimbursement and reporting
- Guidance on educating your team to ensure a smooth transition
- Tips for when to query a provider to ensure the correct codes are used
Get the eBook and Be Prepared
Download our free ebook today to gain the knowledge and tools you need to understand the FY 2026 ICD-10-CM updates and changes.
As a coding professional, it is your responsibility to keep up-to-date with the annual code changes and understand how to apply them. Download this guide to get a holistic view of the changes and gain insights into specific coding scenarios. Understanding the most impactful and notable updates to help streamline your coding process, ensure compliance, and maximize efficiency.
