Files > MAJOR CONCEPT MAP

name
MAJOR CONCEPT MAP
number
757
location
^LEX(757,
description
This file is a map of Major Concepts within the Lexicon Utility and contained in the expression file (#757.01). While the primary purpose of this file is for file maintenance, it also supports various other functions such as the display of classification codes by linking concepts to codes and the ability to filter out unwanted search responses by linking concepts to semantic classes and types.
Fields
#NameLocationTypeDetailsIndexDescription
.01expression(+)0;1POINTER757.01BPointer to the clinical expression in the Expression file (#757.01) which represents the preferred term for the Major Concept.
1group0;2POINTER757.01This field is intended to provide applications the ability to group terms by categories, such as Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, etc.

Referenced by 4 types

  1. CONCEPT USAGE (757.001) -- major concept
  2. EXPRESSIONS (757.01) -- major concept
  3. CODES (757.02) -- major concept
  4. SEMANTIC MAP (757.1) -- major concept