The ICCS Code: A New Development for an Old Problem

摘要

CPHA has developed a new classification system for hospital services, the ICCS (International Classification of Clinical Services). The codes are designed to organize hospital billing data so it is more accessible and useful for both clinical and financial applications. This coding structure has been adopted by over 100 hospitals in the United States since the beginning of 1987.The paper describes the underlying principles and the development process of the ICCS code.