Validation of ICD-9-CM codes for identification of acetaminophen-related emergency department visits in a large pediatric hospital

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acetaminophen overdose is a major concern among the pediatric population. Our objective was to assess the validity of International Classification of Disease (ICD-9-CM) codes for identification of pediatric emergency department (ED)...

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Main Authors: de Achaval Sofia, Feudtner Chris, Palla Shana, Suarez-Almazor Maria E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/72