Implementation of ICD-11 in Finland

International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision is The Global Standard for Diagnostic Health information.                                                                 

ICD-11 has a different structure and it is more extensive than the previous ICD-10. It is possible to describe the patient's condition in more detail with more detailed codes and by combining codes and terms. 

ICD-11 has been made fully electronic. For example, this enables smooth transition between different language versions.

Objectives

Implementation of ICD-11 in Finland.

Implementation

The implementation requires the following, for example:

• translation of the classification into Finnish and Swedish,
• adaptation of the classification to the healthcare and social welfare information systems, and
• training for healthcare and social welfare professionals in using the classification.

Partners

The ICD-11 published by the World Health Organization (WHO) replaces the previous ICD-10 classification. As a member of WHO, Finland will also implement the new classification.

THL promotes the implementation in cooperation with healthcare and social welfare professionals, organisations, suppliers of information systems and other stakeholders. 

Funding

Ministry of Social Welfare and Health

Contact information

Lauri Ahonen
Chief Physician, Project Director
Tel. +358 29 524 8223
lauri.ahonen(at)thl.fi
icd-11(at)thl.fi

Mikko Härkönen
Project Manager
Tel. +358 29 524 7106
mikko.harkonen(at)thl.fi