Resources
ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition
PublicationsICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition supersedes ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Twelfth Edition and is applicable for separations from 1 July 2025.
National Coding Advice
PublicationsNational Coding Advice are the Coding Rules and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the new edition. These are published to facilitate nationally consistent assignment of ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes in the implemented edition of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS. National Coding Advi...
Implementation of Cluster Coding Fact Sheet
Fact sheetsCluster coding is a mechanism of linking related diagnosis codes through use of a diagnosis cluster identifier (DCID) that will enhance the value of coded data.
AECC Version 1.1 Final Report
PublicationsThis final report provides the detailed statistical analysis undertaken in the development of the Australian Emergency Care Classification (AECC) Version 1.1, including the key changes to the classification and methodology of the refinement.
Governance Framework for the Development of the Australian Mental Health Care Classification
PublicationsThe Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority undertakes the development of classifications for mental health care.The Governance Framework for the Development of the Australian Mental Health Care Classifications outlines the classification development, approva...
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2024-25
PublicationsThe key publications that support the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Classification (Tier 2) are the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Definition Manual and the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Compendium.
Development of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition and AR-DRG Version 12.0
ConsultationsThe Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) released its consultation paper on the development ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition and AR-DRG Version 12.0 from Thursday 2 November 2023 to Friday 1 December 2023.
AMHCC Version 1.1 Final Report
PublicationsThis final report provides the detailed statistical analysis undertaken in the development of Australian Mental Health Care Classification (AMHCC) Version 1.1, including the key changes to the classification and methodology of the refinement
Australian Emergency Care Classification Fact Sheet
Fact sheetsThe Australian Emergency Care Classification (AECC) has been developed for use in emergency departments and replaced the use of the Urgency Related Group (URG) for pricing from 1 July 2021.
Emergency Care Principal Diagnosis Selection Guide Fact Sheet
Fact sheetsA principal diagnosis is the diagnosis established at the conclusion of the patient’s attendance in an emergency department (ED) to be mainly responsible for occasioning the attendance following consideration of clinical assessment.
Emergency Care ICD-10-AM Principal Diagnosis Short List Twelfth Edition – User Guide
PublicationsThis document details the components and conventions of the Emergency Care International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) Principal Diagnosis Short List (the EPD Short List) and is ai...
ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Twelfth Edition
PublicationsICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Twelfth Edition supersedes ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Eleventh Edition and is applicable for separations between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2025.