I.A.8

Use of “and”.

Stale cross-reference. This guideline points to I.A.14, which does not exist in the FY2026 edition. CMS renumbered without updating the reference.

See Section I.A.14. Use of the term “And”

ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026 (effective October 1, 2025). Published by CMS and NCHS. Reproduced for reference — always verify against the official CMS release.