ICD-10-CM 2025 Deep Dive: New Codes, Guidelines, and Compliance Strategies

Each year the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee meets twice to consider requests for new codes and clarifications of existing ones. For 2025 the Committee has approved several codes of significance. This includes classifications of Hypoglycemia and then Code Also Notes to use these as additional codes when coding certain Diabetes codes. There are also new codes for presymptomatic Type 1 diabetes mellitus that indicate staging to learn about.  There is new Use Additional Code notation for malignant neoplasms of the breast along with new codes in the Estrogen Receptor Status section.  New codes in the unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis in several extremities should help in identifying this disorder. Clarifications in the Code First and Code Also listings for Pneumonia codes ask for additional information not previously required. New SDOH codes for insufficient health insurance coverage expand this section.  Overall, for 2025 there are new codes that you should be aware of. Just as important are the sub code notations seeking clarifications that a coder should know of and pass along to their providers to have the specificity in coding required by the ICD-10-CM codes.

Join us for an essential webinar on the ICD-10-CM Coding Updates for 2025, featuring expert speaker Jill M. Young, CEMA, CPC, CEDC, CIMC. This session will cover the significant changes to the ICD-10-CM code set effective from October 1, 2024, including 252 new codes, 36 code deletions, and 13 code revisions. Staying informed about these updates is crucial for ensuring accurate diagnosis and billing practices in your medical office. Jill will provide comprehensive insights and practical guidance to help you navigate these changes efficiently.

Webinar Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Major Changes: Identify and understand the significant changes made to the ICD-10-CM codes for 2025.
• Explore New Codes: Learn about the new codes, including who requested them, how they are to be used, and their clinical context.
• Review Coding Guidelines: Gain insights into the updates and additions to the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, ensuring accurate code assignment and understanding any additional required information.
• Enhance Code Usage: Apply the new and updated codes appropriately in clinical and administrative settings, based on the provided guidelines and explanations.

Webinar Agenda

• Introduction to 2025 ICD-10-CM Changes
  • Overview of significant updates and their relevance to coding standards.
• Detailed Review of Key Changes
  • In-depth look at updates for neoplasms, endocrine disorders, mental health, and more.
• Implications for Clinical Documentation and Coding
  • Best practices for integrating changes and compliance considerations.
• Q&A Session
  • Address your pressing questions live!

Webinar Highlights

• Hypoglycemia Codes: Learn about the new "Code Also" directives for diabetes management.
• Breast Cancer Coding: Navigate expanded guidance for estrogen receptor status.
• Orthopedic Coding Enhancements: Discover new codes for unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis.
• Infectious Disease Revisions: Understand updated pneumonia codes requiring precise documentation.
• Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): Document critical non-medical factors affecting patient outcomes.

Who Should Attend

Coders, billers, auditors, office managers