ICD11
ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision) is the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It serves as the global standard for reporting diseases and health conditions and is used for clinical, research, and health management purposes.
History[edit | edit source]
The ICD-11 was officially released on June 18, 2018, and came into effect on January 1, 2022. It is the successor to the ICD-10, which was endorsed by the World Health Assembly in May 1990 and has been in use since 1994.
Structure[edit | edit source]
ICD-11 is structured to be more user-friendly and comprehensive than its predecessors. It includes around 55,000 unique codes for injuries, diseases, and causes of death, compared to the 14,400 codes in ICD-10. The new revision also incorporates advances in medicine and scientific understanding, making it more relevant to current clinical practices.
Features[edit | edit source]
- **Digital Format**: ICD-11 is designed to be used in a digital format, making it easier to integrate into electronic health records and other health information systems.
- **Multilingual**: The classification is available in multiple languages, facilitating its use in different countries and regions.
- **Enhanced Coding**: The coding system in ICD-11 is more detailed, allowing for more precise documentation of health conditions.
- **New Chapters**: ICD-11 includes new chapters on traditional medicine, sexual health, and gaming disorder, reflecting changes in global health trends and priorities.
Implementation[edit | edit source]
Countries around the world are in various stages of implementing ICD-11. The transition from ICD-10 to ICD-11 requires significant changes in health information systems, training for healthcare professionals, and updates to national health policies.
Importance[edit | edit source]
ICD-11 plays a crucial role in global health by providing a common language for reporting and monitoring diseases. It helps in the collection of health statistics, which are essential for planning and evaluating health services, conducting research, and formulating health policies.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- ICD-10
- World Health Organization
- World Health Assembly
- Electronic health record
- Health information system
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
