Definition
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision — a standardized code system used to classify diagnoses and health conditions. ICD-10 codes tell the insurer why a medical service was needed. They are required for insurance claims and must match the CPT procedure codes to avoid denials.
Related Terms
- CPT Code
Current Procedural Terminology code — a standardized 5-digit numeric code used t...
- Allowed Amount
The maximum amount your insurance plan will pay for a covered service, based on ...
- Balance Billing
When an out-of-network provider bills you for the difference between their bille...
- Chargemaster
A hospital's comprehensive list of prices for every item and service, from aspir...
- No Surprises Act
A federal law effective January 2022 that protects patients from surprise medica...
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