The difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11 is in the number of codes, with ICD-11 allowing for more detailed information on illnesses. For example, the ICD-10 would only note a fracture of the femur. On the other hand, ICD-11 will note if the fracture was on the right or left femur, the date of the first visit to the doctor, and whether the fracture has healed. The ICD-11 aims to make mental health diagnosis easier and more accessible. The dimensional approach captures changes in a patient's condition over time, and is consistent with research evidence. The new system is designed to improve recovery from illness and to reduce artificial comorbidity, or a person suffering from several conditions in a single episode. The ICD-11 also includes two new chapters and a new set of diagnostic categories. The difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11 is primarily in the way diagnoses are coded. While the DSM is a comprehensive list of diagnoses, the ICD is a more efficient tool for insurance bill...
