Abstract
We compared surveillance of surgical site infection (SSI) after major breast surgery by using a combination of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis codes and microbiology-based surveillance. The sensitivity of the coding algorithm for identification of SSI was 87.5%, and the sensitivity of wound culture for identification of SSI was 78.1%. Our results suggest that SSI surveillance can be reliably performed using claims data.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Algorithms
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Bacteriological Techniques
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Case-Control Studies
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Culture Media
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Female
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Humans
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International Classification of Diseases*
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Mammaplasty / adverse effects*
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Mammaplasty / methods
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Mastectomy / adverse effects*
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Mastectomy / methods
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Microbiological Techniques
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Surgical Wound Infection / diagnosis*
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Surgical Wound Infection / epidemiology
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Surgical Wound Infection / microbiology*