Work Loss Data Institute Releases ODG Using ICD-10 Codes

The Work Loss Data Institute on Tuesday announced the release of a new parallel version of its Official Disability Guidelines (ODG), which uses the ICD-10 coding system, with guideline recommendations and data converted to ICD-9.Use of the alphanumeric International Classification of Diseases-10 medical diagnostic coding system is mandated for use in the United States by Oct. 1, 2013, replacing the current numeric ICD-9 coding system. The ICD-10 system is also the predominant medical diagnostic coding system used in the rest of the world, Work Loss Data Institute said.ICD-10 provides a much mo...