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## CodeSystem: SIGN Grade of Recommendation

Official URL: http://fhir.awmf.org/awmf.ig/CodeSystem/cs-sign-grade-of-recommendation | Version: 0.2.0
Active as of 2026-01-29 | Computable Name: SIGNGradeOfRecommendation

CodeSystem representing the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) Grades of Recommendation.

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

- SIGNGradeOfRecommendationVS

This case-insensitive code system `http://fhir.awmf.org/awmf.ig/CodeSystem/cs-sign-grade-of-recommendation` defines the following codes:

Code | Display | Definition | Deutsch (German, de)
A | Grade A | At least one meta-analysis, systematic review, or RCT rated as 1++, and directly applicable to the target population; or a body of evidence consisting principally of studies rated as 1+, directly applicable to the target population, and demonstrating overall consistency of results. | Empfehlungsgrad A
B | Grade B | A body of evidence including studies rated as 2++, directly applicable to the target population, and demonstrating overall consistency of results; or extrapolated evidence from studies rated as 1++ or 1+. | Empfehlungsgrad B
C | Grade C | A body of evidence including studies rated as 2+, directly applicable to the target population and demonstrating overall consistency of results; or extrapolated evidence from studies rated as 2++. | Empfehlungsgrad C
D | Grade D | Evidence level 3 or 4; or extrapolated evidence from studies rated as 2+; or consensus-based recommendation. | Empfehlungsgrad D