Comparison of Mortality Risk Adjustment Using a Clinical Data Algorithm (American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program) and an Administrative Data Algorithm (Solucient) at the Case Level Within a Single Institution

Abstract

Conclusions Risk-adjusted mortality estimates were comparable using administrative or clinical data. Minor performance differences might still have implications. Because of the potential lower cost of using administrative data, this type of algorithm can be an efficient alternative and should continue to be investigated.