Accuracy of surgical complication rate estimation using ICD ‐10 codes

ConclusionVerified ICD ‐10 codes strengthen the accuracy of complication rates. Use of non‐verified complication codes from administrative systems significantly overestimates in‐hospital surgical complication rates.

Source: British Journal of Surgery - September 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: A. Storesund, A. S. Haugen, M. Hjort ås, M. W. Nortvedt, H. Flaatten, G. E. Eide, M. A. Boermeester, N. Sevdalis, E. Søfteland Tags: Original article Source Type: research