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ICD 10 Codes
Q & A regarding ICD 10 Codes
- What are ICD 10 Codes?
ICD 10 stands for the tenth revision of the
International Statistical Class of Diseases and
related Health Problems. The ICD 10 is a
diagnostic coding system which is used in
addition to the procedural codes currently in
use.
- What are ICD 10 codes for?
The ICD 10 system is an International standard
used to collect data for health statistics.
It is used as an attempt to create a link
between diagnosis, treatment and product while
reducing administrative costs.
- What is the difference between diagnostic
and procedural codes?
Diagnostic codes are used
to identify what went wrong where as procedure
codes are used to describe what is to be done
about it. Both code types must be reflected on
accounts submitted to medical aids.
- What do ICD 10 codes look like?
ICD 10 codes have up to 6 characters, e.g.
A00.00. It is important to use as many digits as
possible to be as accurate as possible. The more
specific the diagnosis, the easier it is to find
the correct code. If a limited number of digits
are used, the claim may be rejected as the
diagnosis will be too general.
Click here to read the South African ICD-10 Coding Standards.
Click here to search the World Health Organization website for ICD-10 code definitions.
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