International Classification of Diseases

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International Classification of Diseases Definition

A system of categories to which morbid entries are assigned according to established criteria. Included is the entire range of conditions in a manageable number of categories, grouped to facilitate mortality reporting. It is produced by the World Health Organization (from ICD-10, p1). The Clinical Modifications, produced by the United States Dept. of Health and Human Services, are larger extensions used for morbidity and general epidemiological purposes, primarily in the U.S. (MSH2005_2004_10_12)

International Classification of Diseases Synonyms

International Classification of Diseases, ICD

Terms in International Classification of Diseases category

International Classification of Disease 10
International Classification of Disease 9
International Classification of Disease 9 CM
International Classification of Disease for Oncology