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Validity of ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes used to identify acute liver injury: A study in three European data sources.

Joan FornsMiguel Cainzos-AchiricaMaja HellfritzschRosa MorrosBeatriz Poblador-PlouNina Sahlertz KristiansenMaria Giner-SorianoAlexandra Prados-TorresJesper HallasJordi CortésJordi CastellsaguéEmmanuelle JacquotNicolas DeltourSusana Perez-GutthannManel Pladevall
Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2019)
PPVs obtained apply to patients using antidepressants without preexisting liver disease or ALI risk factors. To maximize validity, studies on ALI should prioritize hospital specific discharge codes and should include hospital codes for unspecified jaundice. Case validation is required when ALI outpatient cases are considered.
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