According to the reading, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (DSM) contains descriptions, symptoms, and other
criteria for diagnosing mental disorders. It provides a common
language for clinicians to communicate about their patients and
establishes consistent and reliable diagnoses that can be used in the
research of mental disorders. ICD-10 helps billing staff code and bill
more accurately. Because of these differences, a behavioural health
provider's EHR system should incorporate both types of coding.
The DSM-5 is considered the most comprehensive and critical
resource for mental health professionals today. The DSM is a manual
for the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders and is widely
used by therapists, social workers, psychologists, and other
behavioural and mental health professionals in treating their patients.
The DSM does not include information or guidelines for the
treatment of any disorder but focuses on assisting the healthcare
provider in determining an accurate diagnosis and classification.
Source:
Nathan Boyd, (2020) Diagnosed Codes: DSM-5 vs ICD-10
https://kasa-solutions.com/diagnostic-codes-dsm-5-vs-icd-10/
