Meaning & use
ICD
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Meanings
abbreviationtechnicalmedical
International Classification of Diseases: a standard system used by doctors and health authorities to name and code diseases and health conditions.
Grammar: Used as a noun phrase; often written with 'the' when referring to the system: the ICD.
Patterns
- the ICD
- an ICD code
- under the ICD
The hospital uses the ICD to record every diagnosis.
Each condition is given an ICD code for insurance purposes.
The latest version of the ICD includes new categories for mental health.
abbreviationtechnicalmedical
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: a small device placed in the chest to correct dangerous heart rhythms.
Grammar: Countable when referring to a device: an ICD, two ICDs.
Patterns
- an ICD
- have an ICD fitted
- receive an ICD
After his heart attack, he had an ICD implanted.
The ICD sends an electric shock if the heart beats too fast.
Patients with an ICD need regular check-ups.
Common combinations
- ICD code
- The doctor entered the ICD code for diabetes.
- under the ICD
- This illness is classified under the ICD as a respiratory disease.
- ICD classification
- The ICD classification helps compare health data across countries.
- have an ICD fitted
- She had an ICD fitted to control her irregular heartbeat.
Practice
A doctor writes an ICD code on a patient's chart. What does ICD stand for in this context?
Choose one answer.
In medical records, ICD refers to the International Classification of Diseases, used to code diagnoses. 'Implantable Cardiac Device' is close but the standard abbreviation for that device is ICD too; however, when writing a code on a chart, it is the classification system. 'Intensive Care Department' is usually ICU, and 'Infection Control Directive' is not a standard term.
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