SNOMED-CT (explore the coding system) is recommended for use in EHR (Electronic Health Record) and HIE (Health Information Exchange) for interoperability an

Course Outcome for Assignment: 

• Analyze and interpret processed health data and other evidence for the decision-making process in different healthcare settings.

Assignment Instructions: 

SNOMED-CT (explore the coding system) is recommended for use in EHR (Electronic Health Record) and HIE (Health Information Exchange) for interoperability and has been widely adopted, except in the US where ICD-10-CM and CPT (4.0) are still used.

Write a Research Paper that addresses the following:

• Assess the benefits and shortcomings of using SNOMED-CT in EHR and HIE. Why are ICD-10-CM and CPT (4.0) still used in the US?
• What are the prospects of using SNOMED-CT in EHR systems in the US?
• What needs to be done on the federal and state level for SNOMED-CT to replace CPT used in the USA? 

Research Paper Length and APA Requirements: No more than 5 pages (excluding title page and reference page). Formatted in APA 7th Edition. Provide credible evidence, through the use of in-text citations from your references, to support your conclusions/information.