Implementation of ICD-10 in Canada: how has it impacted coded hospital discharge data?

• Main Authors: Walker Robin L (Author), Hennessy Deirdre A (Author), Johansen Helen (Author), Sambell Christie (Author), Lix Lisa (Author), Quan Hude (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to assess whether or not the change in coding classification had an impact on diagnosis and comorbidity coding in hospital discharge data across Canadian provinces.</p> <p>Methods</p> &...