ICD Code in Medical Billing
ICD stands for International Classification of Diseases, a standardized system of diagnostic codes used to classify and code medical conditions and diseases.
ICD Code in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, ICD codes are used to identify a patient’s diagnosis and are required on claims submitted to insurance companies. The current version, ICD-10, contains thousands of codes that describe specific medical conditions, ensuring accurate billing and reimbursement.
For example, a provider uses the ICD-10 code J45.909 to bill for a patient diagnosed with unspecified asthma.
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