Design, development and first validation of a transcoding system from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10 in the IT.DRG Italian project.

Journal: Studies in health technology and informatics
PMID: 25991117

Abstract

In Italy, ICD-9-CM is currently used for coding health conditions at hospital discharge, but ICD-10 is being introduced thanks to the IT-DRG Project. In this project, one needed component is a set of transcoding rules and associated tools for easing coders work in the transition. The present paper illustrates design and development of those transcoding rules, and their preliminary testing on a subset of Italian hospital discharge data.

Authors

  • Vincenzo Della Mea
    Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics, University of Udine Italy.
  • Omar Vuattolo
    Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Udine.
  • Lucilla Frattura
    Central Health Directorate, Classification Area, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, and Italian WHO-FIC Collaborating Center, Italy.
  • Flavia Munari
    Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Udine.
  • Eleonora Verdini
    Health Information System Service, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy.
  • Loris Zanier
    Central Health Directorate, Health Information System Service, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, Italy.
  • Laura Arcangeli
    Ministry of Health, VI Office, Rome, Italy.
  • Flavia Carle
    Ministry of Health, VI Office, Rome, Italy.

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