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What is a diagnosis code or ICD-9 diagnosis code?

April 26, 2017code diagnosis icd-9

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What is a diagnosis code or ICD-9 diagnosis code?

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The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (commonly known by the abbreviation ICD-9) is a detailed coding system for virtually all known diseases and injuries. It is published by the World Health Organization and is used world-wide for reporting health insurance claims as well as capturing morbidity and mortality statistics and for other medical purposes.