Question

Which diagnosis code standard is now required for billing healthcare services? healthcare common procedure coding system (hcpcs) nternational classification of diseases, 9th revision (icd-9) nternational classification of diseases, 10th revision (icd-10) diagnosis-related groups (drg?

Answer 1

The answer is ICD-10. It evolved from a classification developed by Dr. Jacques Bertillon. This is the diagnosis code standard which is now required for billing healthcare services. Today, the ICD classification system is used throughout the world and is undergoing 11th revision.