One disadvantage of adopting SNOMED for diagnosis coding is that it is too difficult to use as a reimbursement system. SNOMED, or Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine, is primarily designed to provide detailed, standardized terminology for medical conditions and procedures, facilitating data consistency and interoperability. However, its complexity and detail make it less suited for reimbursement purposes, where simpler and more straightforward coding structures, such as ICD (International Classification of Diseases), are typically used.