SNOMED CTSNOMED Clinical Terms
A comprehensive clinical terminology used to encode diagnoses, findings and procedures in the health record.
Key facts
- The most comprehensive clinical terminology.
- Encodes problems, findings and procedures computably.
- ONC certification requires it for problem lists.
What it means
SNOMED CT is the most extensive clinical vocabulary, encoding problems, findings and procedures in a computable way. ONC certification requires it for problem lists. Consistent terminology is what lets clinical decision support fire correctly and lets population-health and quality measures be computed across an entire workforce.
Frequently asked
What is SNOMED CT?
A comprehensive clinical terminology that encodes diagnoses, findings and procedures in a computable way. ONC certification requires it for problem lists.
Why does SNOMED CT matter?
Consistent terminology is what lets clinical decision support fire correctly and lets population-health and quality measures be computed across an entire workforce.
A certified, interoperable system of record.
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