ICD-10

ICD 10

1. 3-7 digits 2. First digit is always a letter 3. Placeholder character which is lowercase x 4. Specific and laterality

ICD 10 CM

International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical Modification. This one is mainly for diagnosis

Part lll- Tabular list of diseases and injuries

Need for cords referencing, where you can find the true codes, codes are arranged alphanumerically, code it to the highest level of specificity, follow conventions - symbols, punctuations and rules in coding

Z codes

Visiting codes- replaces the ICD 9 which is the V codes

First step in ICD 10 CM BOOK

Is to find the main term which is the diagnostic

Visiting codes

If the patient is not sick, annual check-up, follow up surgery and immunizations

Eponym

Is a disease, syndrome or procedure that is named for the individual who discovered it

All letters are being used except

Letter U - for future expansion