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International Classification of Diseases

A system of categories to which morbid entries are assigned according to established criteria. Included is the entire range of conditions in a manageable number of categories, grouped to facilitate mortality reporting. It is produced by the World Health Organization (From ICD-10, p1). The Clinical Modifications, produced by the UNITED STATES DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, are larger extensions used for morbidity and general epidemiological purposes, primarily in the U.S.

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Abstract

A system of categories to which morbid entries are assigned according to established criteria. Included is the entire range of conditions in a manageable number of categories, grouped to facilitate mortality reporting. It is produced by the World Health Organization (From ICD-10, p1). The Clinical Modifications, produced by the UNITED STATES DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, are larger extensions used for morbidity and general epidemiological purposes, primarily in the U.S.

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Classification

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Synonyms

17 entry terms
  • International Classification of Disease
  • International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems
  • Disease International Classification
  • Disease International Classifications
  • ICD Code
  • ICD Codes
  • ICD-10
  • ICD-10 Procedure Coding System
  • ICD-10-CM
  • ICD-10-PCS
  • ICD-11
  • ICD-9
  • ICD-9-CM
  • International Classification of Disease Codes
  • Code, ICD
  • Codes, ICD
  • ICD 10 Procedure Coding System

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Aspects Covered

4 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings economics, history, standards, trends.

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Indexing Annotation

CATALOGER: Coordinate with specific NAF entry if applicable

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History Note

2003

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NLM Classification

WB 15

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. International Classification of Diseases. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D038801. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D038801