CDC mulls new ICD-10 code to track COVID vaccine injuries

CDC officials are weighing a plan to add a distinct ICD-10 code for COVID-19 vaccine injuries to better identify and study adverse effects, with public comments due by mid-May and the code potentially taking effect in fall 2027 if approved; supporters say it could improve care and research and aid data collection, while others caution that the condition is not yet clearly defined and the issue intersects with politics and potential litigation against manufacturers.