Accuracy of surgical complication rate estimation using ICD-10 codes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ICD-10 codes are used globally for comparison of diagnoses and complications, and are an important tool for the development of patient safety, healthcare policies and the health economy. The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of verified complication rates in surgical admissions identified by ICD-10 codes and to validate these estimates against complications identified using the established Global Trigger Tool (GTT) methodology.

Methods

This was a prospective observational study of a sample of surgical admissions in two Norwegian hospitals. Complications were identified and classified by two expert GTT teams who reviewed patients' medical records. Three trained reviewers verified ICD-10 codes indicating a complication present on admission or eme

SUBMITTER: Storesund A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6519147 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature