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ICD-10 is the tenth edition of the International Classification of Diseases. It is basically a medical coding system primarily designed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The use of ICD-10 codes for medical billing is an essential part of the healthcare revenue cycle. In this blog, we will discuss the origins of ICD-10 coding and its need in medical billing. We will also discuss the steps to effectively use ICD-10 codes for medical billing. Origin of ICD-10 Coding ICD-10 coding was founded in the 1850s and the International List of Causes of Death is its first edition and adopted by…