Table 2 State mandates associated with E‐coding completeness.
Factors | Conclusion about association* | p Value | Odds ratio (95% CI) |
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Number of diagnosis fields available | + | <0.0001 | 1.06 (1.06–1.06) |
Dedicated E‐code field available | + | <0.0001 | 1.29 (1.27–1.30) |
State mandates for E‐code collection | + | <0.0001 | 1.71 (1.64–1.77) |
Enforceability of state mandates | + | <0.0001 | 4.98 (4.76–5.22) |
E‐code edit checks performed | + | 0.0032 | 1.09 (1.03–1.15) |
*+ = positive association between percent of injury records with E‐codes reported and factors (statistically significant at p<0.05).