October's coding questions highlight ICD-10 coding changes effective Oct. 1 with topics ranging from ICD-10 code for amblyopia suspect, laterality with diabetes codes and correct coding for AMD.

1. Prediabetes ICD-10 Code
   What code should we use when a patient is not diagnosed with diabetes, but has symptoms?
2. 7th Final Character for Fractures
   For injury and trauma ICD-10 codes, we often use a seventh final character A, D or S. Are these still appropriate for orbital floor fractures?
3. Orbital Floor Fracture Laterality and Status
   We have a patient who suffered an open fracture of the orbital floor, right eye. The new ICD-10 code looks like it now requires laterality and status. Is this correct?
4. ICD-10 Code for Amblyopia Suspect
   Is there an ICD-10 code for a patient suspected of having amblyopia?
5. Effective Date of ICD-10
   I am confused when ICD-10 codes go into effect, as they are referred to as 2017 ICD-10 codes. Do they go into effect in 2016 or 2017?
6. Laterality with Diabetes Codes
   Do all diabetes ICD-10 codes require laterality as of Oct. 1, 2016?
7. Correct Coding for AMD
   We were taught that, whether wet or dry, we should not specify which eye has AMD. Has that changed as of Oct. 1, 2016?
8. ICD-10 Code for Fuchs’ Dystrophy
   Has laterality been added to Fuchs’ dystrophy?
9. How to Stage Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Diagnosis
   We have a patient with secondary glaucoma due to trauma in her left eye and primary open-angle glaucoma in her right eye. Do I stage her glaucoma diagnosis based on her right eye only, or include the left eye since it has a greater visual defect?
10. ICD-10 Code for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    How do I code for a patient who has primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)?