Question

multiple choice question

under hipaa, the diagnosis codes that must be used in the united states starting on october 1, 2015, are based on the international classification of diseases (icd), ______ revision.

10th
8th
9th
11th

Explanation:

Identify the transition date

Using the ICD-10 Coding Guidelines knowledge point
The question asks for the revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) implemented in the United States on October 1, 2015.

Determine the correct revision

Using the ICD-10-CM Structure knowledge point
On October 1, 2015, the United States officially transitioned from the 9th revision (ICD-9-CM) to the 10th revision (ICD-10-CM) for medical coding and billing under HIPAA regulations.

Answer:

• (A) 10th (Correct answer)
• (B) 8th
• (C) 9th
• (D) 11th