The 2018 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code files contain information on code updates for FY 2018.
These 2018 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are to be used for discharges and patient encounters occurring from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
Radiology practices should review these files to determine the 2018 additions, deletions, expanded code sets, as well as updated inclusionary terms and exclusionary notes to ensure that proper selection of a final diagnosis code(s) is made.
The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2018 have also been posted and are available for review. Also reference the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updated ICD-10 Q&As and be sure to keep up-to-date with ICD-10 Resource on the ACR website.