Validation of ICD-9-CM coding algorithm for improved identification of hypoglycemia visits

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Accurate identification of hypoglycemia cases by <it>International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification </it>(ICD-9-CM) codes will help to describe epidemiology, monitor trends, and propose in...

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Main Authors: Lieberman Rebecca M, Blanc Phillip G, Ginde Adit A, Camargo Carlos A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6823/8/4