Which classification system is used to code a diagnosis for a patient found to have pancreatitis?

The correct classification system used to code a diagnosis for a patient with pancreatitis is the ICD-10-CM. The ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) is specifically designed for coding and classifying diagnoses and health conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings. It provides a detailed coding structure for various diseases, including pancreatitis, allowing healthcare providers to capture the specifics of the diagnosis accurately.

In the case of pancreatitis, the ICD-10-CM provides distinct codes that reflect the type of pancreatitis (e.g., acute or chronic) and any associated complications. This specificity helps in tracking, billing, and epidemiological research related to the condition.

The other options serve different purposes within the healthcare coding landscape. CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is primarily used for coding medical procedures and services rather than diagnoses. HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) includes codes for various healthcare services, equipment, and supplies but is also not focused on coding diagnoses. DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) is a system used for classifying hospital cases into groups for the purpose of payment; it is based on diagnosis but is not utilized for individual diagnosis coding in the same way that ICD-10-CM is