What are the Benefits of ICD-10 Coding System?
The new, up-to-date classification system will provide much better data needed to:
• Measure the quality, safety, and efficacy of care
• Reduce the need for attachments to explain the patient’s condition
• Design payment systems and process claims for reimbursement
• Conduct research, epidemiological studies, and clinical trials
• Set health policy
• Support operational and strategic planning
• Design health care delivery systems
• Monitor resource utilization
• Improve clinical, financial, and administrative performance
• Prevent and detect health care fraud and abuse
• Track public health and risks