Reliability of ICD-9 and ICD-10 Coding for Proximal Femur Fractures

Investigating the Accuracy of Diagnosis Codes for Hip Fractures

Enrolling By Invitation
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to use a common orthopaedic diagnosis set, hip fractures, to explore the accuracy of assigned ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to use a common orthopaedic diagnosis set, hip fractures, to explore the accuracy of assigned ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: femur fracture
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates the accuracy of diagnosis codes for hip fractures. Hip fractures are a common injury, especially in older adults, and require precise coding for proper healthcare management. The study will examine how accurately the ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes are assigned to these cases.

Participants in the study will have their medical records reviewed to compare the assigned ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes against the actual diagnosis. This process will help to determine if the coding is correct and consistent, which is important for patient care and healthcare reporting.

  • Who can participate: Adults aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of hip fracture may participate in this study. Participants must have medical records that include ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes for hip fractures.
  • Study details: Participants will have their medical records reviewed to check the accuracy of the ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes assigned to their hip fracture diagnosis.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1701916000

Interested in the study?

study is selecting its participants from a population, or group of people, decided on by the researchers in advance.

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