CMS ICD-10 Lookup Tool

2018 ICD-10 Updates

As a reminder, effective October 1, 2017, the 2018 ICD-10-CM updates are in effect (October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018). Providers should be coding to the highest level of specificity per the 2018 ICD-10-CM updates. If an ICD code is entered that has been updated and/or now requires more specificity, suggestions for a more specific code will be displayed as shown below.

Example of previously valid code:

Z36 Encounter for antenatal screening of mother


Examples of 2018 valid codes within the Z36 category are:

Z36.0 Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies
Z36.1 Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein level
Z36.2 Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up

A complete list of the 2018 ICD-10-CM valid codes and code titles is posted on the CMS website at: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/2018-ICD-10-CM-and-GEMs.html.

ICD-10 Specificity Update

Effective October 1, 2016. Medicare ICD-10 flexibilities have expired. Providers should be coding to the highest level of specificity and also avoiding the use of unspecified ICD-10 codes whenever the clinical documentation supports a more detailed code. If you attempt to use unspecified codes when ordering via PathConnect the order with be rejected.

A complete list of the 2016 ICD-10-CM valid codes and code titles is posted on the CMS website at: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/2016-ICD-10-CM-and-GEMs.html.

If you have questions about how to code correctly using ICD-10, please visit the Provider Resources section of the CMS ICD-10 website.