The maps support seamless data sharing and quality and shorten implementation plans.
The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched the National Terminology Mapping Library, providing access to a “curated set of clinically safe, well-maintained, and nationally relevant terminology maps”.
The maps are designed to assist software developers, clinicians, researchers and vendors by enabling translation between different clinical coding systems, reducing duplication of effort, and supporting consistency in digital health delivery.
According to the library’s website, its purpose is to “provide a national resource that facilitates translation between various health classification and terminology standards”.
“These maps support seamless data sharing, enhance data quality, and reduce implementation time for new digital health solutions.”
Mr Peter O’Halloran, the ADHA’s chief digital officer, announced the launch on his LinkedIn page, saying the initiative was “a significant step forward” in delivering Action 2.11 of the National Healthcare Interoperability Plan.
“The Mapping Library provides a centralised repository of clinically validated, nationally relevant maps that translate between major coding systems such as SNOMED CT-AU, ICD-10-AM, ACHI, PBS and MBS,” said Mr O’Halloran.
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“By surfacing these maps, we reduce duplication across the sector, support consistency in reporting, and help vendors and services adopt standardised clinical terminology more easily.
“This project was co-designed with input from national stakeholders, clinicians, vendors, and standards experts — thanks to everyone who contributed their time, insights, and technical expertise. Your involvement has helped shape a national resource that will benefit healthcare delivery and digital innovation for years to come.
“Explore the Library, share it with your networks, and help us promote national consistency in the way health information is recorded and exchanged.”