2020 ICD-10 Updates

Each year, CMS makes minor changes to the ICD-10-CM code set. Although these changes are referred to as the “2020” ICD-10 update, they are effective October 1, 2019. In some cases, CMS added new codes and retired others. In other cases, only the description associated with the code changed.

Eyefinity software and platforms are prepared to transition to the new codes.

The updated codes apply only to claims with a service date of October 1 or later. Claims with a service date of September 30 or earlier will continue to use the 2019 codes. Billers should familiarize themselves with the changes and be prepared to verify that the correct codes are appearing on claims.

Eyefinity has identified 62 ICD-10 changes that apply to eyecare. We anticipate that CMS will modify ICD-10 codes slightly, effective October 1, every year.

This section includes:

• New ICD-10 Codes Effective October 1, 2019
• ICD-10 Codes Retiring September 30, 2019
• ICD-10 Description Modifications Effective October 1, 2019