The 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) took effect October 1 in the U.S. The change to ICD-10 allows you and your coders to capture more details about the health status of patients and sets the stage for improved patient care and public health surveillance across the country. As with any new government policy, law, standard, or code, questions are sure to arise. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is taking steps to ease the transition to ICD-10 from ICD-9. Glossary of termsBesides the task of transitioning to ICD-10, surgeons and their staff should become familiar with new terminology to properly code with the expanded code set. Following is a useful glossary of ICD-10 terms to help ensure a smooth transition.
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