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Overview

The Tenth Revision (ICD-10) is the tenth in a series that was formally commenced in 1893 as the Bertillon Classification or International List of Causes of Death .

The title has changed to clarify the content and purpose as well as incorporating a continuous extension of the classification into areas other than disease and injury.

The classification in its 10th revision has conditions grouped for epidemiological uses and developments to assist in evaluation of health care service provision.

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Published Content

The ICD10 is published in 3 volumes of over 2000 pages.

Volume One - The Tabular List contains the classification at the three- and four-character levels, the classification of the morphology of neoplasms, special tabulation lists for mortality and morbidity, definitions, and the nomenclature regulations.
It also contains the report of the International Conference for the Tenth Revision, which indicates the many complex considerations behind the revisions.
Volume Two - Instruction Manual further develops notes on certification and classification formerly included in Volume 1, and has background information, instructions, and guidelines for users of the tabular list (Volume One). Historical information is included about the ICD dating back to 1893.
Volume Three - Alphabetical Index is the detailed alphabetical index. There is advice on how to make the best use of the index. Numerous diagnostic terms and synonyms are detailed for ease of coding.