Classification Detail
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) 11th Revision
Basic Bibliographic Information
Status:
In Preparation
Type:
To Be Determined
Citation:
N/A
ISBN:
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Website:
Custodian:
World Health Organization
Available Formats:
HTML
Year Adopted:
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Year Published:
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Available Languages (besides English):
N/A
Availability:
Fully available in all of the languages above
Purpose of the Classification
Statistical Domains:
1.4 Health
Purpose:
The purpose of the ICD is to permit the systematic recording, analysis, interpretation and comparison of mortality and morbidity data collected in different countries or areas and at different times.
Main Applications:
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Main Users:
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Methodology
Scope:
N/A
Concept Being Classified:
health
Statistical Units:
Diseases and related health problems
Main Principles:
N/A
Classification Structure
Definition of Structure:
N/A
Revision Information
Chronology of revisions/versions of the classification:
Year Adopted:
Title or Version Number:
Website:
Official Adopting Entity:
Coordinating Entity:
ICD Revision Steering Group
Next Review:
2018
Documenting Website:
Reason for Latest Revision:
The ICD is being revised to better reflect progress in health sciences and medical practice. In line with advances in information technology, ICD-11 will be used with electronic health applications and information systems.
Major Changes:
* ICD revision process allows for collaborative web-based editing, open to all interested parties. To assure quality it will be peer reviewed for accuracy and relevance.
* ICD-11 will be available in multiple languages.
* Definitions, signs and symptoms, and other content related to diseases will be defined in a structured way so they can be recorded more accurately.
* ICD-11 will be compatible with electronic health applications and information systems.
* ICD-11 will be free to download online for personal use (and in print form for a fee).
Supporting Documents
Coding Index Available:
No
Training Materials and Other Documents:
Instruction Manual
Training Website:
Contact Information
Agency / Office:
World Health Organization