2025 ICD-10 Updates

Each year, CMS makes minor changes to the ICD-10-CM code set. Although these changes are referred to as the “2025” ICD-10 update, they are effective October 1, 2024.

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 2024 codes. Billers should familiarize themselves with the changes and be prepared to verify that the correct codes are appearing on claims.

Eyefinity has identified five ICD-10 changes that apply to eyecare.

Modified ICD-10 Descriptions Effective October 1, 2024

This section is informational only. It lists the eyecare-related ICD-10 description modifications that take effect October 1, 2024. These modifications are usually small changes or corrections.

Code	Former Description	New Description
H442A3	Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, bilateral eye	Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, bilateral
H442B3	Degenerative myopia with macular hole, bilateral eye	Degenerative myopia with macular hole, bilateral
H442C3	Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, bilateral eye	Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, bilateral
H442D3	Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis, bilateral eye	Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis, bilateral
H442E3	Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, bilateral eye	Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, bilateral