Chart validation of inpatient ICD ‐9‐CM administrative diagnosis codes for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among intravenous immune globulin (IGIV) users in the Sentinel Distributed Database

ConclusionsThe PPVs for principal and secondary AMI diagnoses were high and similar to estimates from prior chart validation studies. Position‐unspecified diagnosis codes were less likely to represent true AMI cases.

Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety - February 15, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Eric M. Ammann, Marin L. Schweizer, Jennifer G. Robinson, Jayasheel O. Eschol, Rami Kafa, Saket Girotra, Scott K. Winiecki, Candace C. Fuller, Ryan M. Carnahan, Charles E. Leonard, Cole Haskins, Crystal Garcia, Elizabeth A. Chrischilles Tags: ORIGINAL REPORT Source Type: research