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Table 1 Coding systems and specific codes used to identify study endpoints

From: Quantifying the real life risk profile of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD by record linkage analysis

Outcome

Coding system and codes used

Pneumonia

ICD10: J12, J15, J16, J17, J18

Fractures

ICD10: S02, S12, S22, S32, S42, S52, S62, S72, S82, S92

Cataracts

OSCP4: C71, C72, C73, C74, C75

ICD 10 code:H25

  1. ICD10 - International Statistical Classification of Diseases 10th revision.
  2. OSCP4 - Office of Population Censuses and Surveys Classification of Surgical Operations 4th revision.