CRS User Guide

What is the SNOMED CT Content Request Service (CRS)?

This tool allows users to request modify or make additions to SNOMED CT.

How do I get to CRS?

Please go to https://request.ihtsdotools.org or http://snomed.org/crs, where you will be asked to log in.

How do I obtain a CRS Account?

Please see, Accessing CRS.

Is there any quick introduction?

Yes. (and the screen is purposefully blank for a few minutes..)

What type of content requests can I make?

Before making any request, please read the guidance on submitting content -

Version 15.0 Customer Guidance for Requesting Changes to SNOMED CT 20240723.pdf

Users able to create requests to add, modify or retire information in SNOMED CT including:

Creating a new Concept(s)
New Synonym(s)
Add Parent(s)
Modify Description(s)
Modify Parent(s)
Modify Relationship(s)
New Relationship(s)
Retire Concept(s)
Retire Description(s)
Retire Relationship(s)
Other:
- Request for new attributes to be introduced
- Request for existing attributes to be removed
- Request for existing Refsets to be amended (new members or changes)
- Request for enhancement (clean-up) of areas of SNOMED CT
- Request for changes to the concept model
- Changes to editorial policy statements
- Changes to text definitions (e.g. "surgical procedure")
- Request for Quality initiative to address specific quality issues within the Terminology

How are Requests Prioritized?

All requests are treated as normal priority with the exception of data errors. Where a request points towards a possible error in SNOMED CT, the request will be prioritized for investigation.

How do I submit a request?

There are three methods of creating requests for SNOMED Content: Simple Mode, Direct Mode, and Batch Mode. To learn more about these modes and help choosing the correct one see: Creating Requests

Can I save my Content Request and return to it later for completion?

Users may exit the system for later completion, validation, and submission.

Can I modify my Request once it is submitted?

As an requestor you can do a number of things on each request - Managing Submitted Requests Screen