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The NordDRG update process in a nutshell

The annual schedule for updating the NordDRG system is defined in relation to the needs of the member organizations.
A detailed timetable with exact dates for deadlines is published each year after decision taken by the Board of the Nordic Casemix Centre in Autumn. 

JANUARYDelivery of major update proposals for NordDRG (via NordDRG Forum) from the national organizations
FEBRUARYDelivery of minor update proposals for NordDRG (via NordDRG Forum) from the national organizations
MARCHExpert Group meeting to discuss the proposals
MARCHDelivery of files with technical changes to Nordic Casemix Centre
EASTER HOLIDAYS
APRILReport of Expert Group meeting results to Expert Group and Board:
-list of accepted, rejected and postponed proposals
-files with technical changes
APRILBoard meeting to formally decide on updates with the technical changes
MAYDelivery of Combined version definition tables (Excel) and National version grouping definitions (PL0) to national organizations (JSON, csv, Excel files) (via NordDRG Forum)
MAYComments and corrections to National version grouping definitions (PL0)
JUNEPublication of Combined version definition tables (Excel) and National version grouping definitions (PL1)  (JSON, csv, Excel files) (via NordDRG Forum)
JUNEDelivery of National ICD10 and NCSP versions to Nordic Centre
SUMMER HOLIDAY
AUGUSTNCSP+ and ICD10+ update by Nordic Centre and the delivery of the national organizations for comments 
SEPTEMBERExpert Group meeting to complete NCSP+ and ICD10+ and check the features of new codes. Comments and corrections to NCSP+ and ICD10+ mapping
SEPTEMBERDelivery of Combined version definition tables (Excel) and National version grouping definitions (PR0) to national organizations (JSON, csv, Excel files) (via NordDRG Forum)
OCTOBERComments and corrections to National version grouping definitions (PR0)
OCTOBERPublication of Combined version definition tables (Excel) and National version grouping definitions  (PR1)  (JSON, csv, Excel files) (via NordDRG Forum)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR