OUR EXPERTISE

For the last 25 years, the National Centre for Classification in Health (NCCH) has been and continues to be at the forefront of health classification development, education and implementation nationally and internationally.

Our future focus as NCCH International Services is to maximize the full potential of health classifications to simplify the exchange of health information globally.
Our areas of expertise include:

  • Classification development
    • ICD-10, ICD-10-AM, ICD-11
    • ACHI, ICHI
    • ICF
  • Clinical knowledge of diseases and health interventions
  • Classification / Terminology Mapping
  • Primary care terminology (ICPC-2 PLUS)
  • Activity based funding/casemix systems
  • Education
  • Research
  • Implementation of classifications
  • IT for health classifications

NCCH is also the lead partner in the Australian Consortium for Classification Development (ACCD) with Western Sydney University.

Vision

Quality health through better health information

Mission

To maximise the full potential of health classifications to simplify the exchange of health information between people and organisations

Our values

The team at NCCH International Services take what we do seriously, and we hold our values as a measure of our success

Integrity – We hold transparency, independence and honesty above all else

Responsible – Our expertise and influence must always add tangible value to improve health care

Quality – We understand that accuracy, completeness and consistency are essential to quality coded clinical data

Collaboration – We respect and listen to all views