What Is ICD-10-CM?
The diagnosis coding system used in the U.S. to report patient conditions, symptoms, and reasons for encounters. Coders pair these codes with procedure codes to justify medical necessity.
ICD-10-CM across 3 exams
ICD-10-CM appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- CPC
- The diagnosis coding system used in the U.S. to report patient conditions, symptoms, and reasons for encounters. Coders pair these codes with procedure codes to justify medical necessity.
- CBCS (NHA)
- The diagnosis code set used in the United States to classify patient conditions, diseases, and reasons for a healthcare encounter. It answers the 'why' of a visit, whereas procedure codes answer the 'what.'
- CMA (AAMA)
- The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification, a coding system used to report patient diagnoses on insurance claims and medical records. It pairs with CPT codes to justify the medical necessity of services.