Coding

Clinical terms used in the MedicalDirector Clinical software package are internally coded using the DOCLE coding system . The DOCLE codes are mapped to ICD-9, ICD-10AM and ICPC2+.

• Conversions to Snomed CT are currently underway.
• Medications used in the Clinical software package have a proprietary internal code, and this is mapped to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule codes, ATC Codes, and the Phoenix Medical Publishing internal codes. The medication data file is also classified to a proprietary internal class code. When the Snomed CT Medication codes are declared by the Australian authorities, the medication data set will be mapped to this as well.