mini research

You are to choose one clinical terminology, one classification, and one code system mentioned in this chapter. Compare and contrast their general characteristics, purpose, use, content, and structure of the chosen clinical terminology vs. the chosen classification vs the chosen code system.

Clinical Terminologies

            SNOMED CT

            CPT 4th Edition

            Nursing Terminologies

Classifications

            ICD 10 CM

            ICD 10 PCS

            International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

            International Classification of Diseases Oncology, Third Edition

            Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition

Code Systems

            Logical Observation Identifiers, Names, and Codes

            Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Level II

            Rx Norm