HealthLeaders Media March 4, 2022
Although the U.S. timeline for implementing ICD-11 is still up in the air, the new code set is now officially in effect for the reporting of causes of illness, death, and more.
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially released ICD-11, the newest code set that WHO member countries will be implementing worldwide. According to the WHO press release, 35 countries have already started reporting with ICD-11.
According to the WHO, compared with previous versions, ICD-11 is entirely digital with a new user-friendly format and multilingual capabilities that reduce the chance of error.
“A key principle in this revision was to simplify the coding and provide users with all necessary electronic tooling—this will allow healthcare professionals to more easily and completely...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor