E-code completeness rates in HCUP and comparable databases
| Hospital setting | Data source | Percentage of records with injury diagnosis | Percentage of injury records with E-code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient | HCUP NIS | 4.6% | 85.7% |
| HCUP SID | 4.1% to 6% | 52.6%–99.4% (avg = 87.2%) | |
| Comparative data source: NHDS | 5.0% | 68.0% | |
| Emergency department | HCUP SEDD | 26.4% to 34.8% | 71.9%–99.4% (avg = 92.5%) |
| Comparative data source: NHAMCS | N/A | 80.8% |