Capturing diagnosis-timing in ICD-coded hospital data: Recommendations from the WHO ICD-11 topic advisory group on quality and safety

Abstract

Purpose: To develop a consensus opinion regarding capturing diagnosis-timing in coded hospital data. Methods: As part of theWorld Health Organization International Classification of Diseases-11th Revision initiative, the Quality and Safety Topic Advisory Group is charged with enhancing the capture of quality and patient safety information in morbidity data sets. One such feature is a diagnosis-timing flag. The Group has undertaken a narrative literature review, scanned national experiences focusing on countries currently using timing flags, and held a series of meetings to derive formal recommendations regarding diagnosis-timing reporting. Results: The completeness of diagnosis-timing report..