ICD10n

ICD10n is a term that appears in some professional discussions to denote a proposed successor or modernization concept for the ICD-10 coding framework. It is not an officially adopted standard or a formally published specification. Because ICD-10 remains in widespread use and WHO has released ICD-11 as the current formal revision, ICD10n functions mainly as a planning concept used in policy debates, standards development, and information-technology architecture discussions rather than as a mandated system.

In discussions of ICD10n, the aims typically include greater coding granularity, improved interoperability across health information systems, and smoother alignment with ICD-11 while preserving the ability to map to historical ICD-10 data. Conceptual features might include a more systematic or flexible code structure, enhanced support for electronic health record implementation, and more robust crosswalks to related terminologies and national variants such as ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS where applicable. The overarching goal is to facilitate data capture, analytics, and international comparability in a digital age, without compromising the continuity of legacy data.

Adoption and development of an ICD10n framework would likely face challenges such as international consensus, governance, cost of transition, and the need for comprehensive retraining of coders and health informatics personnel. Until any formal standard emerges, ICD10n remains a topic of discussion rather than an implemented coding system.

See also ICD-10, ICD-11, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS.