ValueSet for Abdominal Hysterectomy (R4) Published
ValueSet '2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.710' (1) - R4 - Ontoserver
Summary
A FHIR ValueSet defining standard codes for 'Abdominal Hysterectomy' has been published. This ValueSet integrates definitions of related surgical procedures from multiple standards, such as ICD-10 and SNOMED CT, contributing to standardized terminology in healthcare information exchange.
Details
This page serves as a reference definition (ValueSet) for the concept of 'Abdominal Hysterectomy' based on FHIR R4 specifications. The ValueSet aggregates various specific surgical procedure codes related to abdominal hysterectomy from diverse standards. Specifically, it includes SNOMED CT codes like 'Total abdominal hysterectomy (procedure)' and relevant ICD-10-CM codes. By consolidating information from multiple sources, this allows healthcare institutions to handle the same concept (e.g., abdominal hysterectomy) using a unified terminology, which is crucial for enhancing interoperability between electronic medical records and billing systems. The utilization of FHIR standards helps standardize the exchange of surgical records and diagnostic codes in clinical settings, contributing to the construction of international healthcare data linkage infrastructure.
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