ICD-10 (Diagnosis) Code

What is an ICD-10 (Diagnosis) Code:

An ICD-10 Code is the international classification of diseases which is a diagnostic coding standard that was adopted by the South African National Department of Health. This is usually identified by a letter, two numerical numbers and can be extended by a dot and two additional numerical numbers for better identification. 

Who uses the ICD-10 Code:

Any medical professional/ provider / doctor uses ICD-10 (Diagnosis) Codes to diagnose their patients. 

Why do they use it: 

Providers / doctors use ICD-10 Codes to diagnose their patients to perform specific treatment based on their specific illness or disease. This international classification is used internationally therefore all providers around the world can associate with the classification.