international classification of diseases
Explanation
classification and terminology that allows the systematic recording, analysis, interpretation and comparison of mortality and morbidity data collected in different countries or regions and at different times; it also ensures semantic interoperability and reusability of recorded data for the different use cases beyond mere health statistics, including decision support, resource allocation, reimbursement, guidelines and more
- Abbreviation(s): ICD
- Synonym(s): international statistical classification of diseases and health related problems | ICD