Initial Evaluation of ICD-11's Adherence to Acceptable Terminology Practices

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Medical Terminology
• Cancer Informatics

Background:

• The International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11) is a crucial global standard for health data.
• Evaluating its alignment with established terminology practices is essential for effective implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the ICD-11's adherence to terminology best practices.
• To identify the strengths and weaknesses of ICD-11 based on specific evaluation criteria.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG®) Terminology Review Criteria Matrix v3.3.
• Applied National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) criteria for adoption, implementation, and dissemination.

Main Results:

• The evaluation determined ICD-11's performance against established terminology standards.
• Specific strengths and weaknesses of ICD-11 in relation to these criteria were identified.

Conclusions:

• ICD-11 demonstrates varying degrees of alignment with best practices in health terminology.
• The findings provide insights for the optimal adoption and refinement of ICD-11.