Here is a comparison of ICD-9 and ICD-10:
ICD-9
13,000 diagnosis codes
3,000 procedure codes
3 – 5 numeric digit codes
Lacks laterality
Uses generic terms for body parts
Non-specific codes cause difficulty in analyzing data
Based on outdated technology
Limits DRG assignment
ICD-10
68,000 diagnosis codes, plus the ability to add more
Symptoms can be better linked to diagnoses in the new codes
87,000 procedure codes, plus expandability
3 – 7 alphanumeric character codes, allowing for greater
specificity and detail
Provides laterality
Uses detailed descriptions for body parts
Detail allows better data analysis for medical
research/reporting and healthcare purchasing
Works with current technology and will work with the new
HIPAA form
Allows DRG definitions to better recognize new technologies
and devices
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