ICD-10 Code Reference

Comprehensive ICD-10 diagnostic codes database with search functionality and specialty-specific code collections.

What is ICD-10 and how do you find the right code?

ICD-10-CM is the U.S. system for coding diagnoses, maintained by CDC/NCHS and published by CMS. The FY2027 release has 74,879 valid codes. To find the right code, search by diagnosis, symptom, or code (for example "diabetes" or "J18.9"), then confirm laterality, episode, and specificity against the documentation.

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ICD-10 Basics

Master the fundamentals of ICD-10 coding with our comprehensive guide covering everything from basic concepts to coding best practices.

What is ICD-10?

ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) is the official system of assigning codes to diagnoses in the United States. It's used by healthcare providers, billers, and payers to ensure accurate documentation and reimbursement.

Code Structure

ICD-10 codes consist of 3-7 characters. The first character is always a letter, followed by digits. Characters 4-7 provide additional specificity about the diagnosis, including laterality, severity, and encounter type.

When to Use ICD-10

ICD-10 codes are required for all healthcare claims submitted to insurance payers. Accurate coding ensures proper reimbursement and helps track disease patterns for public health research.

Annual Updates

CMS releases annual updates to ICD-10-CM codes every October 1st. These updates include new codes, revised descriptions, and deleted codes to reflect advances in medical knowledge.

Manual ICD-10 lookup vs. online code search

How searching this free database compares with paging through manual code books and indexes.

Is online ICD-10 search faster than manual lookup?

Manual ICD-10 lookup means paging through the alphabetic index and tabular list, then cross-checking laterality and specificity by hand. This free search matches a diagnosis, symptom, or partial code against all 74,879 FY2027 ICD-10-CM codes in your browser, so coders confirm a candidate faster. Always verify the final code against the official guidelines.

CapabilityArkangel AI code searchManual code book lookup
Lookup speedInstant search across 74,879 codesMinutes paging through indexes
SpecificityFilter by code or words to reach specific codesEasy to miss laterality or detail
AccessFree and online, FY2027 code setPrinted books go out of date
CoverageEvery valid ICD-10-CM FY2027 codeLimited to the book on hand
74,879Valid ICD-10-CM codes
FY2027CMS code set
6Specialty collections
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