by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Jun 17, 2025
→ Structure, Usage, and Examples 🔹 1. ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases – 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) 📌 Structure: Alphanumeric codes: 3–7 characters Format: Letter + 2 digits + optional charactersExample: M16.5 – Unilateral post-traumatic...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Jun 17, 2025
1. ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases – 10th Revision) Use: To represent diagnoses and medical conditions. Example: E11.9 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications. Why It Matters: Essential for documenting why a patient received...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Jun 17, 2025
Medical coding is the process of translating healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal alphanumeric codes. These codes are taken from medical record documentation such as physician’s notes, lab reports, and radiologic results....
