Validating Recipients of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Using Administrative Healthcare Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health administrative datasets have the potential to provide valuable insights into pediatric solid organ transplantation; however, validation is necessary to ensure their accuracy. This study aimed to assess the validity of administrative data by comparing it to direct transplant records from a major pediatric transplant center in Ontario, Canada (1991-2011).

Methods

Using linked administrative healthcare databases, we conducted a retrospective analysis to evaluate the validity of physician billing claims and hospital diagnostic and procedural codes in identifying pediatric solid organ transplants. Sensitivity and positive predictive value (PPV) were calculated for various algorithms.

Results

During the study period, a total of 347 kidney, 250 liver, 200 h

SUBMITTER: Aggarwal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686849 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature