In the quest for automating the ICD code prediction, traditional methods employed in this field rely on scoring systems, specifically SAPS [9], SOFA [10] and APACHE [11], which are expressed through mathematical formulas. These methods involve calculating scores based on a predefined set of attr...
Assuming a 10% appropriate ICD response per year this would result in approximately 60 subjects with an appropriate ICD therapy at 2-years follow-up. However, a slow inclusion rate at the initial sites made us decide to expand the number of participating institutions. (see “Appendix” for ...