ICD-10

[aɪ-siː-diː-tɛn]
noun
CID-10
1. International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision; a medical classification system maintained by the World Health Organization used to encode and classify diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures
The hospital uses ICD-10 codes to document all patient diagnoses in their medical records.
O hospital usa códigos CID-10 para documentar todos os diagnósticos dos pacientes em seus registros médicos.
2. The standardized system for billing and coding in healthcare used across most developed countries
Proper ICD-10 coding is essential for accurate medical billing and insurance claims processing.
A codificação adequada em CID-10 é essencial para uma cobrança médica precisa e processamento de reclamações de seguros.
ICD-10 is a critical tool in modern healthcare administration across Brazil, Portugal, and most developed nations. In the United States, the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 on October 1, 2015, was a significant healthcare industry shift that required extensive staff training. In Brazil, CID-10 is the official standard used by ANVISA and is essential for healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies. The system reflects the international standardization of medical practice and is used for epidemiological surveillance, quality assurance, and health research.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ICD coding systemdiagnostic classification codedisease classification code
Antonyms / Antônimos
ICD-9

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
CID-10
Standard translation used in healthcare settings across Brazil
Portugal
CID-10
Same terminology used in Portuguese healthcare system
United States
ICD-10
Mandatory coding system for healthcare since October 1, 2015

Related Words

CPT codesmedical billingdiagnosis codinghealthcare documentationWHOclinical classification

Related Idioms & Phrases

ICD-10 compliance
ICD-10 coding accuracy
transition to ICD-10
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