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Change or add to SNOMED CT

SNOMED CT is a growing, evolving product. Here you can learn about how you can help contribute to making it even stronger.

SNOMED CT Content Request Service

SNOMED International coordinates requests for additions or changes to SNOMED CT through its Members' National Release Centers (NRCs). For more information about the processes in each country/territory, please access the relevant Member page.

Members' NRCs and other authorized users submit requests for additions or changes via the SNOMED CT Content Request Service (CRS). Requests that meet inclusion criteria for the International Release are addressed by SNOMED International staff. If a request is declined, a reason and explanation is provided to the requester, who may choose to appeal the decision to the Head of Terminology.

Guidance information for requesting changes to SNOMED CT

Customer Guidance - Requesting Changes to SNOMED CT

Presentation on Making a Request Submission:

This E-Learning presentation covers the processes, criteria and considerations for creating good quality request submissions

Request submission dates

SNOMED International is now receiving request submissions for the January 2022 SNOMED CT International Release.

Request submissions received between 6 April 2021 and 3 October 2021 inclusive will be reviewed for the January 2022 release, however please note there are changes to the Service Level Agreement.

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