The following new and revised ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) codes are effective October 1, 2022, for fiscal year (FY) 2023. ICD-10-CM codes are updated annually. For past updates, see audiology ICD-10-CM code changes for 2022 and 2021.
There are no major changes to ICD-10-CM codes directly related to hearing or vestibular disorders for FY 2023. However, audiologists should be aware that the 2023 ICD-10-CM significantly expands Chapter 5 (Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders) with new codes describing dementia (F01-F03) and mild neurocognitive disorder (F06.7-).
Note: Always check with payers regarding coverage of new or revised ICD-10-CM codes. Coding changes may not always alter payer coverage decisions for specific conditions.
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Over 80 new and revised codes provide greater specificity based on etiology and levels of severity (mild, moderate, severe, or unspecified). The following examples are not exhaustive. For a full list of changes, see page 10 of the 2023 ICD-10-CM tabular addenda [ZIP].