Positive Predictive Values of Anaphylaxis Diagnosis in Claims Data: A Multi-Institutional Study in Taiwan

In conclusion, acceptable PPVs were observed when anaphylaxis cases were identified by ICD-10-CM codes for anaphylaxis, but not by ICD-10-CM codes for severe allergic or drug adverse event with additional modifier codes for acute allergy events. Our multi-institutio nal findings could serve as a fundamental reference for further studies of anaphylaxis based on real-world healthcare databases.
Source: Journal of Medical Systems - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research