ICD-10 [SEP] based on
ICD-10
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. Work on ICD-10 began in 1983, became endorsed by the Forty-third World Health Assembly in 1990, and was first used by member states in 1994.
Whilst WHO manages and publishes the base version
one for readmission. The Elixhauser Comorbidity Software for ICD-9-CM is based on ICD-9-CM and Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Group (MS-DRG) codes and valid through September 30, 2015.
The Elixhauser Software for ICD-9-CM was updated annually from January 1, 1980, through September 30, 2015. The ICD-9-CM codes were frozen in preparation for ICD-10 implementation and regular maintenance of the codes has been suspended. The Beta Elixhauser Comorbidity Software for ICD-10-CM is updated annually and based on the ICD-10-CM and MS-DRG codes that are valid through