Table 3:
Comparison of methods for handling comorbidities
| Attributes | Charlson | Elixhauser | PdeathDx |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis specific | No | No | Yes |
| Includes all relevant diagnosis | No | No | Yes |
| Number of comorbidities | 19 | 30 | 153 |
| Weighting | Arbitrary | None | Actual risk |
| Includes protective factors | No | Yes | Yes |
| Handles rare conditions | No | No | Yes |
| Effect of each comorbidity adjusted for others | No | No | Yes |
| Identifies all comorbid patterns and associated risks | No | No | Yes |
| Setting of extracted diagnostic codes | Inpatient only | Inpatient only | Inpatient and outpatient |