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Download dictionary delta change report

With the help of the Download Dictionary Delta Change Report functionality, you can retrieve the generated report for offline analysis. This feature helps you review coding differences between two batches for a specific dictionary type, such as WHODrug or MedDRA, in an XLSX format. It simplifies the process of analyzing variations in coding results, tracking updates, and sharing findings with stakeholders.

The dictionary delta change report itself is a powerful tool designed to highlight differences between two selected versions of a coding dictionary, such as WHODrug or MedDRA. It reveals updates, additions, deletions, or modifications in the dictionary to help you do the following:

The dictionary delta change report is a powerful tool designed to highlight differences in coding outcomes between two batches. This report helps you:

  • Identify changes in coding results across batches

  • Track variations in coding assignments caused by updates to dictionary content.

  • Analyze coding consistency between batches to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Downloading this report provides a clear, structured record of all identified changes, helping you review and validate the impact of dictionary content on your coding outcomes.

To download a dictionary delta change report

  1. In the Medical Coding application header, select the REPORTS tab.

    Accessing reporting functionality
    Figure 1. Accessing reporting functionality

  2. On the page that opens, in the left pane, select Dictionary Delta Change.

    Accessing dictionary delta change reporting functionality
    Figure 2. Accessing dictionary delta change reporting functionality

  3. On the Domain Delta Change page, in the History table, go to the domain delta change report that you want to download and, in the Action(s) column, select Download download_icon.png.

    Initiating report download
    Figure 3. Initiating report download

Once done, the dictionary delta change report is saved to your local system in an XLSX format. You can open the file to review the detailed comparison of coding results between two batches for the specified dictionary type. The report helps you analyze changes in coding assignments and share the findings with relevant stakeholders for review or further processing.

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A collection of verbatim terms (VTs) grouped together for the purpose of medical coding. Each batch is created to streamline the coding process, allowing multiple VTs to be processed simultaneously.

A coding service that is used for the unified coding of drugs throughout the pharmaceutical industry. In order to achieve this, the service provides the WHODrug dictionary which is an international classification of medicines created by the WHO Program for International Drug Monitoring. The dictionary is managed by the Uppsala Monitoring Centre and contains drug code numbers, along with related information such as trade names, active ingredients, and additional information, such as marketing authorization, pharmaceutical forms, and strengths of the drugs.

For example, the WHODrug drug code for the substance Ibuprofen is 001092 01 001.

An internationally used set of terms relating to medical conditions, medicines, and medical devices created to assist regulators with sharing information.