ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases)

ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) is a standardized system used worldwide to categorize and record health conditions, including diseases, injuries, and other health issues. Developed by the World Health Organization, it provides unique codes for each condition, enabling consistent documentation, diagnosis, and data analysis across healthcare providers and systems. This helps with tracking health trends, guiding treatment decisions, and facilitating research. Essentially, ICD-10 ensures that health information is communicated clearly and uniformly, improving healthcare quality and policy planning globally.