Important Update: 25 Codes Removed from the 2024 ICD-10-CM Code Set

In a significant update effective October 1, 2023, the 2024 ICD-10-CM code set underwent modifications, with 25 codes being deleted. These alterations might impact medical record keeping, billing processes, and patient care strategies. Among the removed codes are some noteworthy entries:

1. D13.9: Benign neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the digestive system
2. D48.1: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
3. E20.8: Other hypoparathyroidism
4. E79.8: Other disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism
5. E88.81: Metabolic syndrome
6. G20: Parkinson's disease
7. G37.8: Other specified demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system
8. H36: Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
9. I20.8: Other forms of angina pectoris
10. I24.8: Other forms of acute ischemic heart disease
11. I47.1: Supraventricular tachycardia
12. J15.6: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
13. K35.20: Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without abscess
14. K35.21: Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, with abscess
15. N04.2: Nephrotic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis
16. N06.2: Isolated proteinuria with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis
17. O90.4: Postpartum acute kidney failure
18. Q44.7: Other congenital malformations of the liver
19. Q75.0: Craniosynostosis
20. Z05.8: Observation and evaluation of newborn for other specified suspected condition ruled out
21. Z29.8: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
22. Z83.71: Family history of colonic polyps
23. Z91.A4: Caregiver's other noncompliance with the patient's medication regimen
24. Z91.A5: Caregiver's noncompliance with the patient's renal dialysis
25. Z91.A9: Caregiver's noncompliance with the patient's other medical treatment and regimen

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