SNOMED CT Mapping Guide

The SNOMED CT Mapping Guide describes the best practice and guidelines for mapping between other code systems and SNOMED CT. Specialized mapping guidance designed for specific source and target code systems are available in other documents. For example, the SNOMED CT to ICD-10 Map Specification.

For a list of available SNOMED CT mapping tool, please visit the Mapping Tools page of the SNOMED CT Implementation Support Portal.

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Introduction

Evaluating mapping as a solution

Developing use case and requirements

Map development

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