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K S Yarnall1, J L Michener, W E Broadhead

  • 1Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.

The Journal of Family Practice
|March 1, 1995
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A new computer system improved medical diagnosis coding accuracy by translating physician notes into International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes. This system enhanced problem list maintenance and coding efficiency in outpatient settings.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Information Systems
  • Clinical Documentation Improvement

Background:

  • Physician diagnosis coding is crucial for medical records and billing.
  • Manual coding processes can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
  • Maintaining accurate, up-to-date patient problem lists is essential for continuity of care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a computer system for translating physician-diagnosed conditions into ICD-9-CM codes.
  • To evaluate the system's effectiveness in improving coding accuracy and problem list management.
  • To streamline the outpatient medical diagnosis coding process.

Main Methods:

  • A computerized dictionary linking diagnoses, synonyms, and abbreviations to ICD-9-CM codes was created.

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  • Physicians used natural language or selected diagnoses from a computer-generated list post-intervention.
  • Coding accuracy was compared before and after system implementation, assessing matched diagnoses, omissions, and commissions.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall coding accuracy increased significantly from 62% to 82% (P < .001).
    • Visits with complete diagnosis matching rose from 58% to 76% (P < .001).
    • Errors of omission and commission decreased substantially with system use.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized systems with practice-specific diagnosis dictionaries enhance ICD-9-CM coding accuracy and simplify the process.
    • The system effectively generates accurate patient problem lists reflecting clinical documentation.
    • This technology offers a valuable tool for improving outpatient coding efficiency and quality.