Medical classification systems are used for a variety of applications in medicine and medical informatics

• statistical analysis of diseases and therapeutic actions
• reimbursement e.g. based on DRGs
• knowledge-based and decision support systems
• direct surveillance of epidemic or pandemic outbreaks

Types of classification

• Diagnostic codes
• Procedural codes
• Pharmaceutical codes
• Topographical codes

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