So, ICDCM may seem obsolete but this resource is not going away quickly and it may be around longer than some would hope.
If it has been determined that the profession is not prepared for the implementation of ICD, the profession will wait until ICD will be released as it is being worked on at this time. So if you ever find yourself questioning why you need to learn the ICDCM, there is a good reason for this and you should embrace this process. If you are looking to grow your prospects in this profession, there really is no better time than the present to take the reins and learn the process. What are you waiting for?
Public health is largely a secondary user of coded data. Why change? Some noteworthy benefits include: Easier comparison of mortality and morbidity data Currently, the U. The greater level of detail in the new code sets includes laterality, severity, and complexity of disease conditions, which will enable more precise identification and tracking of specific conditions.
Terminology and disease classification are now consistent with new technology and current clinical practice. Injuries, poisonings and external causes are much more detailed in ICDCM, including the severity of injuries, and how and where injuries happened. Extensions are also used to provide additional information for many injury codes. Pregnancy trimester is designated for ICDCM codes in the pregnancy, delivery and puerperium chapter. Postoperative codes are expanded and now distinguish between intraoperative and post-procedural complications.
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