Accuracy of ICD-9-CM Codes for Identifying Cardiovascular and Stroke Risk Factors

Birman-Deych, Elena; D. Waterman, Amy; Yan, Yan; S. Nilasena, David; J. Radford, Martha; F. Gage, Brian

doi:10.1097/01.mlr.0000160417.39497.a9

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Accuracy of ICD-9-CM Codes for Identifying Cardiovascular and Stroke Risk Factors

Published in Medical Care • Apr 18, 2005

Authors:

Elena Birman-Deych

Amy D. Waterman

Yan Yan

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: We sought to determine which ICD-9-CM codes in Medicare Part A data identify cardiovascular and stroke risk factors. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: This was a cross-sectional study comparing ICD-9-CM data to structured medical record review from 23,657 Medicare beneficiaries aged 20 to 105 yea...

Subject

Medicine

Stroke (engine)

Cardiology

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