A systematic review of validated methods for identifying venous thromboembolism using administrative and claims data

2012193 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Leonardo Tamariz · Veterans Health Administration

Abstract

The use of ICD-9 415, 451, and 453 are appropriate for the identification of VTE in claims databases. The codes performed best when codes were evaluated in patients at higher risk of VTE.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Volume 21, Issue S1, pp. 154-162

DOI: 10.1002/pds.2341

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