The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) is a medical classification system used by healthcare professionals to code and classify diseases and health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes and maintains the ICD-10. The 2025 ICD-10 guidelines are the latest version of the ICD-10, which will become effective on January 1, 2025.
The 2025 ICD-10 guidelines include several important updates and changes from the previous version of the ICD-10. These updates are designed to improve the accuracy and consistency of coding and classification, and to reflect the latest advances in medical science. Some of the most significant changes in the 2025 ICD-10 guidelines include: