2021
DOI: 10.1038/s41372-021-00965-3
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Specificity of International Classification of Diseases codes for bronchopulmonary dysplasia: an investigation using electronic health record data and a large insurance database

Abstract: Objective International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes in electronic health records (EHRs) are increasingly used for health services research, in spite of unknown diagnostic accuracy. The accuracy of ICD codes to identify bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is unknown. Study design Retrospective cohort study in a single-center NICU ( n = 166) to evaluate sensitivity and specificity of ICD-10 codes for the diagnosis of BPD. Analysis of lar… Show more

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“…There are several limitations that must be considered when evaluating this investigation. First, we recognize that Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine—Clinical Terms (SNOMED) coding as captured from the EHR does not always completely mimic or replicate clinical findings in patients ( 26 ). This is particularly true for categories such as diagnoses where clinical variability and interpretation can result in subjectivity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There are several limitations that must be considered when evaluating this investigation. First, we recognize that Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine—Clinical Terms (SNOMED) coding as captured from the EHR does not always completely mimic or replicate clinical findings in patients ( 26 ). This is particularly true for categories such as diagnoses where clinical variability and interpretation can result in subjectivity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Use of administrative data has inherent limitations, particularly in classification of medical diagnoses as compared with medications or procedures . We chose a primary outcome defined by PH treatment administration instead of ICD billing codes based on a presumption that drug treatment billing would more accurately reflect clinically important PH.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, we used ICD 9/10 codes to identify our outcome measures and covariates, and these have varying specificity and sensitivity. 24 Also, from our data, it is not possible for us to determine why household members may be using these opioid medications; such information could help inform future interventions. Finally, we only observe overdoses that present to the health care system.…”
Section: Ta B L E 2 (Continued)mentioning
confidence: 99%