World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) develops and maintains the international version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which countries adapt for national use.
Definition
The World Health Organization (WHO) develops and maintains the international version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which countries adapt for national use.
Why it matters
World Health Organization (WHO) is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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