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[Simple and valid ICD9-/10- and IKPM coding using an electronic data-assisted coding system "do it"--experiences

D Deimel1, H J Hesselschwerdt, J Heisel

  • 1Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Homburg/Saar.

Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|March 21, 1998
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A new computer-based coding system simplifies medical documentation in Germany, improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing errors. This system enhances the coding of diagnoses and therapies within the German health system.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Services Research
  • Clinical Documentation

Background:

  • Introduction of "Fallpauschalen" (diagnosis-related groups) and "Sonderentgelte" (special fees) in the German health system.
  • Increased importance of accurate coding for diagnoses and therapies.
  • Need for efficient and valid classification systems in physician documentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a new computer-based coding system for International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and International Classification of Procedures in Medicine (ICPM) digits.
  • To enable physicians to perform simple and valid classification within their documentation routine.
  • To address the challenges posed by new payment systems in healthcare coding.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a hierarchical menu system based on anatomical regions.

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  • Inclusion of common diagnoses and therapies within specific anatomical regions.
  • Sub-menus allow coding of all ICD numbers in orthopedics and traumatology, prioritized by frequency.
  • Clinical implementation since January 1, 1995.

    • Main Results:

    • Evaluation involved 1316 patients and 1551 operations over one year.
    • Use of ICD-10 enhanced orthopedic-traumatologic diagnosis representation by a factor of 1.8 compared to ICD-9.
    • 3560 therapies were coded using ICPM, averaging 2-3 actions per operation.
    • "Fallpauschalen" identified in 21.9% of cases, "Sonderentgelte" in 27.7%.
    • Coding error rate reduced from 25% to 5% within one year.

    Conclusions:

    • The coding system "do it" offers an easy-to-handle alternative to conventional coding methods.
    • It provides a viable solution for clear text analysis and improved documentation accuracy.
    • The system effectively supports the complex coding requirements of the modern German healthcare system.