Validity of Diagnosis Code–Based Claims to Identify Pulmonary NTM Disease in Bronchiectasis Patients

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: bronchiectasis;    nontuberculous mycobacterial infection;    validation;    Medicare claims;    bacteria;    respiratory infections;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid2703.203124

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Nontuberculous mycobacteria infection is increasing in incidence and can lead to chronic, debilitating pulmonary disease. We investigated the accuracy of diagnosis code–based nontuberculous mycobacteria lung disease claims among Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. We observed that these claims have moderate validity, but given their low sensitivity, incidence might be underestimated.

【 授权许可】

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