The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, or ICD-10 is a coding system that went into effect in the U.S. healthcare industry on Oct. 1, 2015. It is used to standardize codes for medical conditions and procedures. The ICD-10 codes have enabled more accurate medical billing by offering many more classification options compared to those found in its predecessor ICD-9. For thousands of physicians and other clinicians in the United States, the change from ICD-9 to ICD-10 was a major concern demanding time, preparation, and a lengthy period of adjustment. Intelli-Med has proven to be an ideal ICD-10 compliance partner and remained fully committed in meeting all applicable time frames for ICD-10 compliance prior to October 2015. We have worked closely with our clients to ensure their smooth transition to ICD-10. To find out more about ICD-10 and its latest updates, please visit the CMS site.
The transition [1] of ICD-10 affects all those who use the healthcare information that involves a diagnosis and/orinpatient procedure code, including
In 1992, the World Health Organization (WHO) first introduced the ICD-10 code set, and it has become the diagnostic coding standard in developed countries outside the US. A few of the primary benefits of these coding standards are listed below:
Diagnosis Code Comparison includes