ICD-10

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) is the tenth edition of a medical classification system established by the World Health Organization (WHO). This system is widely used in the field of medicine and healthcare to create a universal standard for the classification and reporting of diseases, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases.

Structure and Purpose of ICD-10

The ICD-10 system is comprised of alphanumeric codes, each corresponding to a specific health condition or related issues. These codes facilitate efficient and precise documentation and communication of medical conditions on a global scale, which is essential for epidemiological studies, health management, and clinical purposes. This standardization is particularly vital for healthcare quality assessment, resource allocation, and reimbursement systems.

Uses and Applications

ICD-10 is utilized in many aspects of healthcare and medical research. Here are a few key areas:

• Clinical Care: The codes assist in recording diagnoses and procedures in patient records, helping clinicians track a patient's condition, and plan for future care.
• Research: ICD-10 codes provide a consistent method for categorizing and studying diseases, leading to breakthroughs in disease prevention and treatment.
• Healthcare Administration: The system is crucial for health management purposes, such as tracking the incidence and prevalence of diseases and other health problems, both nationally and globally.
• Billing and Reimbursement: ICD-10 codes are integral to the billing process, with specific codes corresponding to certain medical services for reimbursement purposes.

Transition to ICD-11

The World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the 11th revision of ICD (ICD-11) in June 2018, which will eventually replace ICD-10. The new version contains major improvements and changes, focusing on simplification and ease of use. However, as of now, many healthcare institutions worldwide continue to use ICD-10 due to the extensive infrastructure changes required for the transition.

See Also

• ICD-9
• ICD-11
• DSM-5
• World Health Organization

External Links

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• As can be seen from ICD-10, it is a 7 digit, alphanumeric code, the first three digits denoting the category.

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Resources for ICD-10

• CMS ICD 10 resources
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• ICD lookup on ICD-10
• ICD-10 online browser (WHO)

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