Development and Validation of ICD-10-CM-based Algorithms for Date of Last Menstrual Period, Pregnancy Outcomes, and Infant Outcomes

Andrea K. Chomistek (), Kelesitse Phiri, Michael C. Doherty, Jenna F. Calderbank, Stephanie E. Chiuve, Brenda Hinman McIlroy, Michael C. Snabes, Cheryl Enger and John D. Seeger
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Andrea K. Chomistek: Optum
Kelesitse Phiri: Optum
Michael C. Doherty: Optum
Jenna F. Calderbank: Optum
Stephanie E. Chiuve: AbbVie, Inc
Brenda Hinman McIlroy: AbbVie, Inc
Michael C. Snabes: AbbVie, Inc
Cheryl Enger: Optum
John D. Seeger: Optum

Drug Safety, 2023, vol. 46, issue 2, No 8, 209-222

Abstract: Abstract Introduction and Objective Validation studies of algorithms for pregnancy outcomes based on International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes are important for conducting drug safety research using administrative claims databases. To facilitate the conduct of pregnancy safety studies, this exploratory study aimed to develop and validate ICD-10-CM-based claims algorithms for date of last menstrual period (LMP) and pregnancy outcomes using medical records. Methods Using a mother-infant–linked claims database, the study included women with a pregnancy between 2016–2017 and their infants. Claims-based algorithms for LMP date utilized codes for gestational age (Z3A codes). The primary outcomes were major congenital malformations (MCMs) and spontaneous abortion; additional secondary outcomes were also evaluated. Each pregnancy outcome was identified using a claims-based simple algorithm, defined as presence of ≥ 1 claim for the outcome. Positive predictive values (PPV) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Results Overall, 586 medical records were sought and 365 (62.3%) were adjudicated, including 125 records each for MCMs and spontaneous abortion. Last menstrual period date was validated among maternal charts procured for pregnancy outcomes and fewer charts were adjudicated for the secondary outcomes. The median difference in days between LMP date based on Z3A codes and adjudicated LMP date was 4.0 (interquartile range: 2.0–10.0). The PPV of the simple algorithm for spontaneous abortion was 84.7% (95% CI 78.3, 91.2). The PPV for the MCM algorithm was 70%. Conclusions The ICD-10-CM claims-based algorithm for spontaneous abortion performed well and may be used in pregnancy studies. Further algorithm refinement for MCMs is needed. The algorithms for LMP date and the secondary outcomes would benefit from additional validation in a larger sample.

Date: 2023
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