The most common workers' compensation code system is the International Classification of Diseases, Injuries, and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10). The ICD-10 is a comprehensive system that includes over 140,000 codes for a wide range of injuries and illnesses.
Each workers' compensation code is associated with a specific definition and set of criteria. For example, the ICD-10 code for a "strain of the right forearm" is S50.10. The definition for this code is "acute strain of muscle of forearm, right forearm." The criteria for this code include:
* Pain and tenderness in the right forearm
* Difficulty moving the right forearm
* Swelling or bruising in the right forearm
Workers' compensation codes are used for a variety of purposes, including:
* Tracking the incidence and severity of workplace injuries and illnesses
* Identifying trends in workplace injuries and illnesses
* Developing prevention strategies for workplace injuries and illnesses
* Managing workers' compensation claims
* Calculating workers' compensation benefits
Workers' compensation codes are an important tool for employers and insurance companies to manage workers' compensation claims. They help to ensure that injured workers receive the benefits they are entitled to and that employers and insurance companies are able to fairly and efficiently manage their workers' compensation costs.