Which ICD-9-CM codes should be used for bronchiolitis research?

Which ICD-9-CM codes should be used for bronchiolitis research?

Abstract Background Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory disorder in children. Although there are specific ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for bronchiolitis, the illness is often coded using broader diagnosis codes. This creates the potential for subject misclassification if researchers rely on specific d...

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Main Authors: Paul Walsh, Stephen J. Rothenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Bronchiolitis
Wheezing
Asthma
Misclassification
International classification of diseases
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-018-0589-4

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