Validation of an algorithm for identifying MS cases in administrative health claims datasets

2019105 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

William J. Culpepper · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Ruth Ann Marrie · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Annette Langer‐Gould · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Mitchell T. Wallin · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Jonathan D. Campbell · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Lorene M. Nelson · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Wendy Kaye

Abstract

The performance of each algorithm was remarkably consistent across datasets. The preferred algorithm required ≥3 MS-related claims from any combination of inpatient, outpatient, or DMT use within 1 year. We recommend this algorithm as the standard AHC case definition for MS.

Topics & Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 92, Issue 10, pp. e1016-e1028

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000007043

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