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Systematic Identification of NSQIP-Defined Postoperative Complications Using the ICD-10

JAMA Surgery 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.3431

August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This diagnostic/prognostic study compares distributions of patient characteristics and procedure groups year-to-year to develop and validate a comprehensive surgical complication list aligning codes from the ICD-9 and ICD-10 and definitions from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP).

Corresponding Author: Molly Jarman, PhD, Mass General Brigham, 399 Revolution Dr, Suite 1042, Somerville, MA 02145 (mjarman@bwh.harvard.edu).

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