System and method for medical classification code modeling
Inventors
Charlot, Regis • Naeymi-Rad, Frank • Decaro, Michael • Rube, Steven • Rose, Eric • Kanter, Andrew • Parks, David • Emmons, Daniel • Oganesova, Alina • Alvin, David • Cardwell, Matthew
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Publication Number
US-10885148-B2
Publication Date
2021-01-05
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Abstract
A medical classification code modeling system and method that generates visual maps in response to user queries, where the visual maps represent combinations of modifiers of an interface terminology that, taken together, map to medical classification code elements. The system and method may present multiple visual maps on the same display to permit visual analysis of multiple mapping revisions or versions. The system and method further may integrate into an electronic health record such that the user's ultimate selection of a mapping results in the corresponding medical classification code being inserted into the record of a patient at an appropriate location, such as on the patient's problem list.
Core Innovation
A medical classification code modeling system maps a plurality of medical classification codes to a plurality of interface terminology elements. The interface terminology elements are grouped into categories in a database, where each category includes a base element and one or more sub-elements. Each base element is less than a fully defined interface terminology concept, and each medical classification code maps to a respective combination of the base element with one or more modifiers selected from among one or more variants.
The system receives a search query from a user and compares the search query against the database to determine whether the search query matches one or more base elements. A list of base elements matching the search query is returned, and a user selection of one base element causes an interactive visual map to be generated on a display screen showing the one or more sub-elements underneath the user selection. Modifiers are arranged according to their respective variants, and the modifiers that represent each sub-element are visually linked in the interactive visual map.
One or more selections of the one or more modifiers can be received that are sufficient to generate a fully defined interface terminology concept. In integrations described, selecting a hyperprecoordinated interface term can insert the corresponding medical classification code into an electronic health record patient record such as a problem list.
Claims Coverage
The independent claims provide a computer-implemented modeling framework with four inventive aspects: mapping medical classification codes to interface terminology elements with base element plus modifier/variant sub-elements, searching by matching the search query to base elements and returning matches, generating an interactive visual map that arranges and links modifiers, and receiving modifier selections sufficient to generate a fully defined interface terminology concept.
Mapping medical classification codes to interface terminology elements with modifier variants
mapping, using a computer, a plurality of medical classification codes to a plurality of interface terminology elements; grouping the plurality of interface terminology elements into categories in a database, each category comprising a base element and one or more sub-elements, where each base element is less than a fully defined interface terminology concept, where each medical classification code maps to a respective combination of the base element with one or more modifiers selected from among one or more variants;
Searching base elements and returning matches
receiving, using a computer, a search query from a user; comparing the search query against the database; determining whether the search query matches one or more base elements; returning a list of base elements matching the search query;
Generating interactive visual maps of sub-elements with arranged and linked modifiers
receiving a user selection of one of the base elements matching the search query; and generating an interactive visual map on a display screen of the one or more sub-elements underneath the user selection of the one or more base elements matching the search query, wherein the generating step includes arranging modifiers according to their respective variants and visually linking the one or more modifiers that represent each sub-element;
Receiving modifier selections sufficient to generate a fully defined interface terminology concept
receiving one or more selections of the one or more modifiers sufficient to generate a fully defined interface terminology concept;
Across the independent claims, the core claim coverage centers on mapping medical classification codes to interface terminology elements organized into base elements plus modifier variants, searching by matching the search query to base elements and returning matches, generating an interactive visual map that arranges modifiers by variants and visually links modifiers representing sub-elements, and receiving modifier selections sufficient to generate a fully defined interface terminology concept.
Stated Advantages
Allows generation of an interactive visual map that arranges modifiers according to their respective variants and visually links modifiers representing each sub-element.
Enables returning a list of base elements matching a search query and displaying sub-elements underneath a user selection of a matching base element.
Supports receiving selections of modifiers sufficient to generate a fully defined interface terminology concept.
Documented Applications
Integration into an electronic health record where selecting a hyperprecoordinated interface term inserts the corresponding medical classification code into a patient record, such as a problem list.
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