Incorrect coding by E-code group
| E-code group | Records | % Correct (95% CI) | % Error in 1st 4 digits (95% CI) | % Error in location code (5th digit) only (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintentional | |||||
| E880–888 | Falls | 507 | 73 (69–77) | 18 (15–22) | 9 (7–11) |
| E916–928 | Other accidents | 370 | 75 (71–80) | 19 (15–23) | 6 (4–9) |
| E870–879 | Medical injury | 242 | 68 (62–74) | 17 (13–22) | 15 (11–20) |
| E930–949 | |||||
| E810–819 | Motor vehicle traffic crash | 157 | 81 (74–86) | 17 (12–23) | 3 (1–6) |
| E800–807 | Other transport | 91 | 70 (60–79) | 22 (15–32) | 8 (4–15) |
| E820–848 | Various | 126 | 72 (64–79) | 22 (16–30) | 6 (3–11) |
| Intentional | |||||
| E960–969 | Homicide/Assault | 86 | 78 (68–85) | 20 (13–29) | 2 (1–8) |
| E950–959 | Suicide/Self-inflicted | 83 | 88 (79–93) | 1 (0–7) | 11 (6–19) |