BC Advantage - 2021 Issue 12

ICD-11 Is Almost Here: Don't Wait, Update Your HIT Software Now

The International Classification of Disease, or ICD, is the most critical classification and terminology tool for cataloging injuries, diseases, and causes of mortality around the globe. As such, it is paramount that this standard evolves with the rapid changes in the healthcare landscape.Since the 10th revision of the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) was released, the global healthcare ecosystem has matured, relying more on electronic health information systems. This paradigm shift to using technology to increase the quality of care and patient outcomes has predicted the need for the World Health Organization (WHO) to contemporize the ICD coding...

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