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January 22,2026
CMS and the CDC have released the updates to the ICD-10-CM classification, as well as an update to the grouper (V43.1), that become effective on April 1, 2026. This Coding Tip covers the updates to the classification including additions, deletions and changes made in the Alphabetic Index, Tabular List and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Where can I find the updates? To download the updated files, use this link to the CMS ICD-10 website https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes. The files include an updated version of the guidelines, the index and the tabular as well as an addendum with files that include only the ...
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