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This site is a reference tool only. It is NOT medical advice, billing advice, or a substitute for professional coding judgment. Always verify codes against official CMS sources before clinical or claims use.1. General disclaimer
ICDwise (icdwise.com) provides ICD-10-CM diagnosis code information for general reference and educational purposes only.
The information on this Site:
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2. Data accuracy and currency
ICD-10-CM codes and descriptions displayed on this Site are sourced from official public-domain publications by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
However, we make no warranty that the information is:
- Complete or free from errors
- Current as of today's date
- Applicable to your specific payer, region, or use case
- Reflective of the most recent mid-year update
ICD-10-CM codes change twice yearly (October 1 and April 1). Always verify against the official current release at CDC/NCHS or CMS.
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Before using any code from this Site for insurance claims, billing, or clinical documentation, you must:
- Verify the code is valid in the current ICD-10-CM fiscal year
- Confirm billable status with the official CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List
- Review applicable coding guidelines and instructional notes
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7. Official sources (always verify here)
Official ICD-10-CM Sources
- CDC NCHS ICD-10-CM Files: cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd-10-cm/files.html
- CMS ICD-10 Codes: cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes
- Official Coding Guidelines (PDF): FY2026 ICD-10-CM Guidelines
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