The ICD 11 is the eleventh revision of the International Classification
of Diseases that has now come into effect. There are around 17,000
unique codes for injuries, diseases, and cause of death. More that 1.6
million clinical situations can be coded in this new Classification
System. The ICD-11 is now entirely digital with multi-lingual
capabilities reducing the chance for errors. The new updated ICD-11
also improves the clarity of terms for the general public and the
coding of important details. It also includes updated diagnostic
recommendations for mental health conditions. These updates also
reflect recent programs in medicine and is more capable of capturing
data on healthcare safety.
There are also new chapters that have been added to the section of
addictive disorders such as sexual health, traditional medicine, and
gaming disorders. The qualities of the new ICD 11 Coding System
that would be beneficial to a country looking to adopt it might
include sharing information across the world by providing a common
language. It also would identify health trends and statistics
worldwide. Standardizing data is also being used in responding to the
COVID-19 pandemic. This is crucial for tracking progress toward
universal health coverage and would benefit all countries.
References
World Health Organization. (n.d.). Whose New International
Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) comes into effect. World Health
Organization. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from
https://www.who.int/news/item/11-02-2022-who-s-new-
international-classification-of-diseases-(icd-11)-comes-into-effect
