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• Current ICD-10 Focused Populations Algorithms and Code Tables

• Historical ICD-10 Focused Populations Algorithms and Code Tables

• CMS HAC and PIC Methodology (Excel spreadsheet)

• FY20 - FY25 CMS HAC and PIC Lists (Excel spreadsheet)

Note: When trying to identify CMS HACs, filter on the specific HAC you are looking for in column C

 

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ICD-10 Overview

ICD-10 is the tenth and latest revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, which is a list of codes for diseases, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury. This list of medical classifications is created by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The ICD-10 classification provides data for:

Quality measurement and medical error reduction (patient safety) Outcomes measurement Clinical research Health Policy Operational and strategic planning

Use and effects of new medical technology Pay-for-performance programs Care management and disease processes Public health Provider profiling