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Simon Hoelzer1, Ralf K Schweiger, Raymond Liu
1Institute of Medical Informatics, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|June 1, 2005
Summary
An electronic representation of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) was developed using XML. This facilitates integration into healthcare information systems, supporting interoperability.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Terminology
- Computer Science
Background:
- The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) is the diagnostic standard.
- Electronic representation of ICD-10 content, semantics, and rules is needed for modern healthcare systems.
- European efforts (CEN/TC 251) aim for standardized healthcare classification systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an electronic representation of the ICD-10.
- To facilitate integration into existing information systems and coding software.
- To support interoperability across different languages and versions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Extensible Markup Language (XML) for electronic representation.
- Leveraged XML's framework, technologies, and standard tools for processing.
- Ensured consideration for multiple languages and versions of ICD-10.
Main Results:
- Successfully created an electronic XML-based representation of the ICD-10.
- The developed representation is designed for seamless integration.
- Facilitates interoperable applications within healthcare information systems.
Conclusions:
- XML provides a robust framework for electronic health record standards.
- The developed ICD-10 representation enhances data management and coding efficiency.
- Promotes interoperability in healthcare by standardizing diagnostic information.