International Classification Disease: ICD-10

International Classification Disease

The first international classification edition, known as the International List of Causes of Death, was adopted by the International Statistical Institute in 1893, marking a significant milestone in the field of public health. This pioneering system was developed to provide a standardized method for compiling and analyzing mortality data, which is crucial for understanding health trends and challenges across different populations. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) serves as the foundation for the identification of health trends and statistics globally, and it stands as the international standard for reporting diseases and health conditions across various sectors, including healthcare and research. It is the diagnostic classification standard for all clinical and research purposes, facilitating the exchange of health information between countries and organizations. ICD defines the universe of diseases, disorders, injuries, and other related health conditions, meticulously listed in a comprehensive, hierarchical fashion to ensure clarity and usability. Over the years, this classification system has undergone various revisions to reflect advancements in medical knowledge and practice. Most recently, ICD-11 was adopted by the 72nd World Health Assembly in 2019 and was officially implemented on 1st January 2022, introducing significant updates and enhancements that aim to improve the accuracy and relevance of health data collection and reporting in an ever-evolving landscape of global health challenges.

Index

I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

II Neoplasms

III Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

IV Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

V Mental and behavioural disorders

VI Diseases of the nervous system

VII Diseases of the eye and adnexa

VIII Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

IX Diseases of the circulatory system

X Diseases of the respiratory system

XI Diseases of the digestive system

XII Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

XIII Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

XIV Diseases of the genitourinary system

XV Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

XVI Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

XVII Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

XVIII Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

XIX Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

XX External causes of morbidity and mortality

XXI Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

XXII Codes for special purposes

Source: WHO ICD-10 Version – 2019

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