Billing & Coding: 2026 ICD-10 Updates for Acupuncture Practices

Are you on top of the diagnosis code updates for 2026?

October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD-10 codes and although these are 2026 codes, the effective date is October 1st, 2025.

Code changes are based on date of service, not the claim submission date.

Services performed on and after October 1st must use the new codes.

There are now 74,719 diagnosis codes which includes 487 new codes. 28 deleted codes, and 38 revisions.

It is important to stay on top of the specific insurance rules by scheduling workshops or courses with American Acupuncture Council Network to update your team on billing rules and payer requirements.

Remember, the American Acupuncture Council Network is the expert with over 3 decades of experience dealing with a wide range of acupuncture billing issues.