Use and Characteristics of Clinical Coding for Post-COVID Conditions in a Retrospective US Cohort
Our study describes the sociodemographic characteristics, complex clinical manifestations, and high healthcare use of patients following a PCC diagnosis. These findings may inform efforts to identify and treat PCC, inform healthcare planning, and support efforts to educate clinicians about the definition of PCC and accurate application of the code.
Authors
- Emilia H. Koumans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7184-2107)
- Alexandra F. Dalton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3407-2961)
- Priti R. Patel
- Julia Raykin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1491-2046)
- Nicole D. Ford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6463-5094)
- Sarah Baca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4836-1018)
- Sharon Saydah
Institutions
- Patel Hospital (IN)
- University of Bacău (RO)
- Universitatea George Bacovia Bacau (RO)
- Academic Ranking and Rating Agency (SK)
- Saturday Academy (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/phh.0000000000002137
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.94