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Systematic Identification of NSQIP-Defined Postoperative Complications Using the ICD-10

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This diagnostic/prognostic study compares distributions of patient characteristics and procedure groups year-to-year to develop and validate a comprehensive surgical complication list aligning codes from the ICD-9 and ICD-10 and definitions from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP).

Source: JAMA Surgery

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.3431

Authors: Kenneth Williams, Masami Tabata-Kelly, Yu-Jen Chen, Mengyuan Ruan, Weijia Sun, Zara Cooper, Molly P. Jarman

Institutions: University of California, San Francisco, Mass General Brigham, Brandeis University, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Medical Coding and Health Information

Subfield: Health Information Management

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7202264483

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