"A hierarchical method of classifying a vocabulary of items according to certain rules" is the definition for what term?

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Taxonomy is defined as a hierarchical method of classifying a vocabulary of items according to certain rules. ANA recognizes a number of different taxonomies for describing nursing care, based on specific criteria. Various taxonomies have been developed to be used in communication and comparisons across health care settings and providers, insurers and payers, and policy makers who set priorities and allocate resources. HCFA is an acronym for Health Care Financing Administration. Coding allows nursing information to be easily communicated and extracted from EHR. Various taxonomies used together to plan and document nursing care are sometimes referred to as NNN .

"A Hierarchical Method of Classifying a Vocabulary of Items According