Diagnosis code

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Diagnosis Code

A Diagnosis Code (pronounced: /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs koʊd/) is a system of alphanumeric codes used by healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care in the United States.

Etymology

The term "Diagnosis Code" is derived from the Greek words "diagnosis" meaning "discernment, distinction" and "code" which is of English origin, meaning "a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy".

Related Terms

  • ICD-10: The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, which is the current global standard for diagnosis codes.
  • ICD-9: The International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, which was the previous standard for diagnosis codes.
  • CPT Code: Current Procedural Terminology, a medical code set used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services.
  • Medical Billing: The process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a healthcare provider.
  • Medical Coding: The transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.

Usage

Diagnosis codes are used to identify health conditions, whether they are individual diseases or groups of diseases. They are used in a wide variety of applications in medicine, including for statistical purposes, for systematic recording, and for reimbursement purposes.

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