# Using SNOMED CT **URL:** https://forums.snomed.org/c/snomed/11.md [Latest](https://forums.snomed.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.snomed.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.snomed.org/tags.md) --- ## [SNOMED CT Implementation Webinar Series – Join the Ongoing Monthly Sessions](https://forums.snomed.org/t/snomed-ct-implementation-webinar-series-join-the-ongoing-monthly-sessions/994)
**Author:** [@ahoejen](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ahoejen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/snomed-ct-implementation-webinar-series-join-the-ongoing-monthly-sessions/994 "2026-02-12T11:57:14Z")
The SNOMED CT Implementation Webinar Series is already underway, with several sessions completed and many more planned throughout the year. The series is designed to support both new and experienced implementers by focus… --- ## [About the Using SNOMED CT category](https://forums.snomed.org/t/about-the-using-snomed-ct-category/28)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.snomed.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/about-the-using-snomed-ct-category/28 "2025-01-28T21:33:15Z")
:waving\_hand: Welcome to the Using SNOMED CT Forum! This space is dedicated to sharing knowledge, asking questions, and exchanging experiences about using SNOMED CT in practice. Whether you’re just getting started or al… --- ## [Map to ICD 11?](https://forums.snomed.org/t/map-to-icd-11/1338)
**Author:** [@AnnaRossander](https://forums.snomed.org/u/AnnaRossander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/map-to-icd-11/1338 "2026-08-27T11:51:59Z")
In Sweden, as elsewhere, ICD-11 is now being rolled out, and the region where I work is planning how to support ICD-11 reporting by January 2028. Today, ICD-10 is entered in the documentation system (by doctors or coders… --- ## [Four Implementation Demonstration Webinars Still to Come in 2026](https://forums.snomed.org/t/four-implementation-demonstration-webinars-still-to-come-in-2026/1537)
**Author:** [@ahoejen](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ahoejen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/four-implementation-demonstration-webinars-still-to-come-in-2026/1537 "2026-08-18T09:05:11Z")
We’re excited to continue our implementation demonstration webinar series, with four great sessions still ahead this year: :light\_bulb: September 14: Context Representation Implementation Guide. Join us to see how conte… --- ## [Seeking sources for detailed rationales and discussions behind concept inactivations](https://forums.snomed.org/t/seeking-sources-for-detailed-rationales-and-discussions-behind-concept-inactivations/1474)
**Author:** [@rpanyowat](https://forums.snomed.org/u/rpanyowat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/seeking-sources-for-detailed-rationales-and-discussions-behind-concept-inactivations/1474 "2026-07-23T12:50:42Z")
Hi SNOMED team and community, I am looking for a way to view the deeper rationale behind concept inactivations. While the standard release files provide the general Inactivation Reason (e.g., Duplicate, Ambiguous, Outd… --- ## [New: SNOMED CT Implementation Maturity Framework Guide (handbook companion now available)](https://forums.snomed.org/t/new-snomed-ct-implementation-maturity-framework-guide-handbook-companion-now-available/1459)
**Author:** [@ahoejen](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ahoejen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/new-snomed-ct-implementation-maturity-framework-guide-handbook-companion-now-available/1459 "2026-07-03T08:46:07Z")
We’re pleased to share a new companion resource for the SNOMED CT Implementation Maturity Framework: a full guide/handbook that walks through the framework end-to-end in one place. This doesn’t change the framework itse… --- ## [Coding samples from stillborn neonates](https://forums.snomed.org/t/coding-samples-from-stillborn-neonates/1348)
**Author:** [@fhielkema](https://forums.snomed.org/u/fhielkema)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/coding-samples-from-stillborn-neonates/1348 "2026-07-02T12:19:15Z")
I received the following question from the NL scientific association for medical microbiology. They need a way to code samples, e.g. cultures, from stillborn neonates, with SNOMED. These neonates generally do not get a … --- ## [Eager to Learn and Contribute to SNOMED CT](https://forums.snomed.org/t/eager-to-learn-and-contribute-to-snomed-ct/961)
**Author:** [@chezhian](https://forums.snomed.org/u/chezhian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/eager-to-learn-and-contribute-to-snomed-ct/961 "2026-06-09T04:44:44Z")
Hello everyone, I’m excited to join the SNOMED CT forum. I’m actively learning SNOMED CT, with a strong interest in clinical terminology, concept modeling, and its application in healthcare data standards and analytics. … --- ## [82598004 |Secondary hypothyroidism (disorder)](https://forums.snomed.org/t/82598004-secondary-hypothyroidism-disorder/1328)
**Author:** [@echeetham](https://forums.snomed.org/u/echeetham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/82598004-secondary-hypothyroidism-disorder/1328 "2026-05-28T09:29:42Z")
For the May 2026 International Edition 82598004 |Secondary hypothyroidism (disorder) has been modelled with a large number of GCI axioms, and as a consequence has acquired a number of new descendants. Is this change ‘c… --- ## [Left/right eye and wet AMD and laterality in general](https://forums.snomed.org/t/left-right-eye-and-wet-amd-and-laterality-in-general/504)
**Author:** [@vhuser](https://forums.snomed.org/u/vhuser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/left-right-eye-and-wet-amd-and-laterality-in-general/504 "2026-05-19T18:23:23Z")
We have left and right blindness 274571007 |Blind left eye (disorder)| For wet AMD (macular degeneration), I plan to submit request for left and right eye terms for 414173003 |Exudative age-related macular degeneratio… --- ## [Extending SNOMED CT for rare genetic syndromes](https://forums.snomed.org/t/extending-snomed-ct-for-rare-genetic-syndromes/1239)
**Author:** [@istotl](https://forums.snomed.org/u/istotl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/extending-snomed-ct-for-rare-genetic-syndromes/1239 "2026-05-10T12:53:06Z")
I am a diabetologist and I want to know what is the correct way to extend SNOMED codes. I need to make a distinction beetwen syndromes that are associated with diabetes and the clinical state when they actually get diab… --- ## [Semantic duplicates](https://forums.snomed.org/t/semantic-duplicates/1253)
**Author:** [@Tessa](https://forums.snomed.org/u/Tessa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/semantic-duplicates/1253 "2026-05-04T16:23:04Z")
Hello everyone, is there a substantive reason why the same diagnosis has two SCTIDs: SCTID: 66937008 Amylo-1,6-glucosidase deficiency SCTID: 124472001 Deficiency of amylo-1,6-glucosidase Thank you in advance for the … --- ## [semantic duplicates](https://forums.snomed.org/t/semantic-duplicates/1265)
**Author:** [@nepijko](https://forums.snomed.org/u/nepijko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/semantic-duplicates/1265 "2026-04-29T11:46:48Z")
Hello everyone, is there a substantive reason why the same diagnosis has two SCTIDs: SCTID: 66937008 Amylo-1,6-glucosidase deficiency SCTID: 124472001 Deficiency of amylo-1,6-glucosidase Thank you in advance for the … --- ## [\`295107003 │ Medicinal enzyme allergy\` inactivated, and only other code is broader](https://forums.snomed.org/t/295107003-medicinal-enzyme-allergy-inactivated-and-only-other-code-is-broader/907)
**Author:** [@vperetokin](https://forums.snomed.org/u/vperetokin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/295107003-medicinal-enzyme-allergy-inactivated-and-only-other-code-is-broader/907 "2026-04-27T13:13:55Z")
Hey folks, I’d like to represent Medicinal enzyme allergy as a code in SNOMED. 295107003 fits this perfectly, but this code has been deactivated for editorial reasons, and there aren’t any references to other fitting co… --- ## [New Public Developer Training: SNOMED CT, FHIR and Snowstorm](https://forums.snomed.org/t/new-public-developer-training-snomed-ct-fhir-and-snowstorm/1174)
**Author:** [@ahoejen](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ahoejen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/new-public-developer-training-snomed-ct-fhir-and-snowstorm/1174 "2026-04-15T09:35:59Z")
We’re excited to announce the launch of Public SNOMED CT and FHIR Terminology Services with Snowstorm Developer Training Day, with new 2026 dates now available. This 4-hour online session is designed to give developers … --- ## [Clinical context represtation in terminology based and information model based approaches](https://forums.snomed.org/t/clinical-context-represtation-in-terminology-based-and-information-model-based-approaches/992)
**Author:** [@Dharinisri](https://forums.snomed.org/u/Dharinisri)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/clinical-context-represtation-in-terminology-based-and-information-model-based-approaches/992 "2026-03-03T09:32:07Z")
Hello all, My name is Dharinisri, and I am a Master’s student in Health Informatics at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. I am currently conducting my Thesis. I am new to this forum and very glad to join this community. M… --- ## [Qualifier Values not allowed in any Range](https://forums.snomed.org/t/qualifier-values-not-allowed-in-any-range/940)
**Author:** [@gslokar](https://forums.snomed.org/u/gslokar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/qualifier-values-not-allowed-in-any-range/940 "2026-01-28T06:49:55Z")
We are currently mapping clinician specified disease terminology to SNOMED-CT. A frequent issue is the request for disease-specification with values which are difficult or impossible to integrate with postcoordination. A… --- ## [How can BI teams leverage the SNOMED ontology (ECL) within Epic](https://forums.snomed.org/t/how-can-bi-teams-leverage-the-snomed-ontology-ecl-within-epic/464)
**Author:** [@PimVolkert](https://forums.snomed.org/u/PimVolkert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/how-can-bi-teams-leverage-the-snomed-ontology-ecl-within-epic/464 "2026-01-15T19:51:16Z")
Hospitals in the Netherlands hold extensive SNOMED-coded data for diagnoses, problems, and procedures, yet this resource is often underutilised. While Clinical BI experts are familiar with ICD-10 due to clinician demand,… --- ## [The neat FHIR-solution to move to closest parent included in GPS](https://forums.snomed.org/t/the-neat-fhir-solution-to-move-to-closest-parent-included-in-gps/890)
**Author:** [@AnnaRossander](https://forums.snomed.org/u/AnnaRossander)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/the-neat-fhir-solution-to-move-to-closest-parent-included-in-gps/890 "2026-01-08T10:25:58Z")
Hi! Some time ago, there was a presentation at an EXPO or BM on using FHIR resources to translate a peripheral SNOMED CT concept into the closest parent in the GPS. I have searched for information on this, but to no avai… --- ## [Lab Tests Red Cell Distribution Width Test - Coefficient Variant and Standard Deviation](https://forums.snomed.org/t/lab-tests-red-cell-distribution-width-test-coefficient-variant-and-standard-deviation/792)
**Author:** [@tgirvan](https://forums.snomed.org/u/tgirvan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/lab-tests-red-cell-distribution-width-test-coefficient-variant-and-standard-deviation/792 "2025-12-08T01:23:45Z")
Red Cell Distribution Width Tests :- RDW-CV and RDW-SD are both a part of the CBC Panel using by local LIS. In our lab integration attempts, we realized that these were not in the SNOMED International edition. The closes… --- ## [Seeking mentorship for a master’s thesis on applying deep learning to automate SNOMED CT mapping from clinical free text.](https://forums.snomed.org/t/seeking-mentorship-for-a-master-s-thesis-on-applying-deep-learning-to-automate-snomed-ct-mapping-from-clinical-free-text/737)
**Author:** [@Patricija](https://forums.snomed.org/u/Patricija)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/seeking-mentorship-for-a-master-s-thesis-on-applying-deep-learning-to-automate-snomed-ct-mapping-from-clinical-free-text/737 "2025-11-11T15:29:03Z")
As a Health Informatics student, I’m looking for a mentor/supervisor to guide me on my master’s thesis, which focuses on deep learning approaches for automating SNOMED CT mapping from clinical free text. I’m considering … --- ## [Clarification on Selecting a Focus Concept](https://forums.snomed.org/t/clarification-on-selecting-a-focus-concept/217)
**Author:** [@psoloveva](https://forums.snomed.org/u/psoloveva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/clarification-on-selecting-a-focus-concept/217 "2025-08-01T14:14:41Z")
Could you please help me clarify the following point? According to the SNOMED CT Starter Guide, it is stated that: “Qualifier value represents the values for some SNOMED CT attributes, where those values are not subtyp… --- ## [SNOMED CT post-coordination](https://forums.snomed.org/t/snomed-ct-post-coordination/192)
**Author:** [@psoloveva](https://forums.snomed.org/u/psoloveva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/snomed-ct-post-coordination/192 "2025-07-04T10:50:07Z")
Hello, While working on the post-coordination of variables, the following question has come up: How can the variable “Age of onset of obesity \<5 years + not known” be correctly represented? The following focus concept…