Here are some of the new ICD-10 codes that were introduced for medical coders in the 2018 update:
- E11.9: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications – This code is used to indicate type 2 diabetes without any related complications.
- F45.41: Pain disorder exclusively related to psychological factors – This code is used to identify pain disorder that is exclusively related to psychological factors.
- G89.4: Chronic pain syndrome – This code is used to identify chronic pain that persists for more than 3 months and is not associated with cancer or other conditions.
- I21.A1: Myocardial infarction type 2 – This code is used to identify myocardial infarction that is due to ischemic imbalance but not related to atherosclerosis.
- R55.1: Syncope and collapse due to global cerebral ischemia – This code is used to identify syncope or collapse that is caused by a global reduction in blood flow to the brain.
- Z12.83: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of the prostate – This code is used to identify encounters for screening for prostate cancer.
- Z56.6: Other physical and mental strain related to work – This code is used to identify physical and mental strain that is related to work but not classified elsewhere.
It is important for medical coders to keep up-to-date with new codes and coding guidelines to ensure accurate coding and billing for medical services.