Table 1.

Examples of NYU Algorithm classifications of ICD-9 codes seen at Mbour Hospital.

NYU Algorithm Categorisation	Example
Non-Emergent	Infectious colitis, enteritis, and gastroenteritis
Emergent, PC Treatable	Salmonella gastroenteritis
EC Care Needed, Preventable/Avoidable	Pulmonary tuberculosis, unspecified
EC Care Needed, not Preventable/Avoidable	Obstructive hydrocephalus
Injury	Dislocation of knee, unspecified, closed
Psychiatric	Simple type schizophrenia, chronic
Alcohol	Alcohol abuse, episodic (not seen at hospital)
Drug	Cocaine abuse, episodic
Unclassified	Urine retention NOS