2022 ICD-10 Updates

CMS is making minor changes to the ICD-10-CM code set. Although these changes are referred to as the “2022” ICD-10 update, they are effective October 1, 2021. 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 effortlessly adapt to these changes.

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 2021 codes. Billers should familiarize themselves with the changes and be prepared to verify that the correct codes are appearing on claims.

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

Modified ICD-10 Descriptions Effective October 1, 2021

This section is informational only. It lists the eyecare-related ICD-10 description modifications that take effect October 1, 2021. These modifications are usually small changes or corrections.

Code	Former Description	New Description
M3501	Sicca syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis	Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
M3503	Sicca syndrome with myopathy	Sjogren syndrome with myopathy