title: [Use of the new Italian version of the International Classification of Diseases-Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) for the information system of immunization health services].
abstract: Compared to the previous one, the recently updated Italian version of the International Classification of Diseases - Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) includes new codes for the description of medical-related vaccinations procedures. In this work the new codes are described and the Classification is proposed as a possible tool for storing electronic information systems of immunization health services.
authors.affiliation: Centro Ricerche Gaetano Zappalà, Casa di Cura Policlinico Italia, Roma.
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Monami
authors.forename: Enrico
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rosati
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Papalia
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: De Crescenzo
authors.forename: Leone
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Antonelli
authors.forename: Elisabetta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Franco
mesh_terms: D006296:Health Services; D007114:Immunization; D007256:Information Systems; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D007558:Italy; D007802:Language