Gastrointestinal endoscopic terminology coding (GET-C): a WHO-approved extension of the ICD-10.
Technological developments have greatly promoted interest in the use of computer systems for recording findings and images at endoscopy and creating databases. The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive WHO-approved code system for gastrointestinal endoscopic terminology. The International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10), and the ICD-10 clinical modification (ICD-10-CM) were expanded to allow description of every possible gastrointestinal endoscopic term under conditions defined by the WHO. Classifications of specific gastrointestinal disorders and endoscopic locations were added. A new chapter was developed for frequently used terminology that could not be classified in the existing ICD-10, such as descriptions of therapeutic procedures. The new extended code system was named Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Terminology Coding (GET-C). The GET-C is a complete ICD-10-related code system that can be used within every endoscopic database program for all specific endoscopic terms. The GET-C is available for free at http://www.trans-it.org/.
Groenen
Marcel J M
MJ
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands. mgroenen@knmg.nl
Hirs
Willem
W
Becker
Henk
H
Kuipers
Ernst J
EJ
Van Berge Henegouwen
Gerard P
GP
Fockens
Paul
P
Ouwendijk
Rob J Th
RJ
D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000145:classification*; D006801:Humans; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014944:World Health Organization