However, I can provide some general information about how the ICD-10-CM is updated. The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is updated annually to reflect changes in medical terminology, classification of diseases, and other relevant updates. The proposed changes for each year are typically published in the Federal Register for public comment before being finalized and implemented.
Regarding the proposed changes you mentioned, I can’t confirm if they were actually proposed or not. However, I can tell you that the ICD-10-CM includes codes for cough and lumbago, which are both common medical conditions. The codes are used to classify and track diagnoses in healthcare settings for various purposes, including research, reimbursement, and quality improvement.
As for post-COVID codes, the ICD-10-CM does include codes for certain sequela of COVID-19, such as respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular conditions that may occur after a person has recovered from COVID-19. These codes were added to the ICD-10-CM in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.