The fiscal year 2027 update to the ICD-10-CM code set includes new, deleted, and revised codes, as well as hundreds of changes to “Excludes” notes and “Code Also” indications. This code set was produced to show greater coding specificity by publishing codes with greater clinical specificity.
The American Medical Association (AMA) released the 2027 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, detailing 299 additions, 74 revisions, and 80 deletions set to take effect next year.
This week’s Medicare updates include the preliminary CY 2027 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule payment rates, a request for information on reasonable and relevant pharmacy contract standards, and more!
CMS recently released its 2026‒2027 seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccine pricing file, providing updated Part B payment allowances for several COVID-19 vaccine products.
