Patterns of ICD-10 diagnoses in emergency departments of public hospitals in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the distribution and frequency of International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), codes in emergency departments (EDs) across Malaysia, providing insights into the most common diagnoses. The aim is to support the development of a principal diagnosis short list for implementing ED-specific diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to enhance resource allocation and healthcare efficiency.

Design

A cross-sectional study conducted as part of a functional exercise by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, with systematic retrospective data collection over a 6-week period in 2022.

Setting

13 public emergency hospitals across Malaysia, representing state, major specialist, minor specialist and non-specialist hospitals, including facilities from Sabah

SUBMITTER: Azzeri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12853438 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature