What is the current version of ICD?

What is the current version of ICD?

• A. 9th version
• B. 10th version
• C. 11th version
• D. 8th version

Answer: (B)

ICD versions have evolved, and the current standard for diagnosing and procedure coding is ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM for diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS for procedures in the U.S.). This version provides many more codes and greater specificity than earlier editions, which is why systems moved from ICD-9 to ICD-10. WHO released ICD-11 in 2018 as the latest revision, but its adoption is gradual and not yet universal for routine billing and reporting in many places. The older editions, such as ICD-9 or ICD-8, are no longer considered current for billing purposes.

ICD versions have evolved, and the current standard for diagnosing and procedure coding is ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM for diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS for procedures in the U.S.). This version provides many more codes and greater specificity than earlier editions, which is why systems moved from ICD-9 to ICD-10. WHO released ICD-11 in 2018 as the latest revision, but its adoption is gradual and not yet universal for routine billing and reporting in many places. The older editions, such as ICD-9 or ICD-8, are no longer considered current for billing purposes.