This is a list of common terminologies showing unique codes for different examples. We will go into more detail about each of these terminologies.
| Terminology | Domain | Example Name | Example Code | Example UMLS CUI | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNOMED CT | Encounter Diagnosis | Acute myocardial infarction | 57054005 | C0155626 | SNOMED International, U.S. Edition by NLM |
| RxNorm | Medications | Naproxen 250 MG Oral Tablet | RXCUI: 198013 | C0689728 | National Library of Medicine (NLM) |
| LOINC | Laboratory Tests and Clinical Observations | Leukocytes [#/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count | 806-0 | C0362936 | Regenstrief Institute |
| ICD-10 | Disease Classifications | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung | C34.11 | C2837951 | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| CPT | Medical Billing | Radiologic examination, teeth; single view | 70300 | C5697550 | American Medical Association (AMA) |
| Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) | Research | Cystic fibrosis | D003550 | C0010674 | National Library of Medicine (NLM) |
| UCUM | Units of Measure | L/min is the UCUM unit of measure used to represent liter per minute (i.e., 10.L/min) | N/A | N/A | Regenstrief Institute |
These terminologies are often used together to support different aspects of healthcare data exchange.
References
"2024 Interoperability Standards Advisory." Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), 2024, https://www.healthit.gov/isp/sites/isp/files/2024-02/2024%20ISA%20Reference%20Edition_508.pdf.
"Adopted Standards for HHS Use | HealthIT.Gov." ONC | Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, https://www.healthit.gov/topic/adopted-standards-hhs-use.
Code of Federal Regulations. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-D/part-170/subpart-B/section-170.207.
"Federal Register." Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/09/2023-28857/health-data-technology-and-interoperability-certification-program-updates-algorithm-transparency-and.
"Health Terminologies and Vocabularies." NCVHS, 1 Sept. 2017, https://www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Sep-14-@-1115am-Linda-and-Donna-Health-Term-and-Voc.pdf.
"Section I: Vocabulary/Code Set/Terminology Standards and Implementation Specifications | Interoperability Standards Platform (ISP)." ONC | Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, https://www.healthit.gov/isp/section-i-vocabularycode-setterminology-standards-and-implementation-specifications.