ICD-10-CM

International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Clinical Modification terminology, healthcare domain.

Definition

ICD-10-CM is the US adaptation of WHO ICD-10, maintained by CDC NCHS and used for Medicare/Medicaid billing and mortality-morbidity statistics. Near 70,000 alphanumeric codes (e.g. E11.9 = Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications).

Origin

First version 1999, mandatory rollout October 2015 (replaces ICD-9-CM). Annual updates on October 1.

Example in context

In an X12 837 (Healthcare Claim), HI*ABK:E1190 — principal diagnosis E11.9.

Related terms

• CIM-10 OMS — source international version.
• X12 837 — transaction carrying ICD-10-CM.