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Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation

CBE ID
0086e
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Spring 2019
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Fall 2025
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma

    • Exclusions

      Denominator Exceptions:
      Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing an optic nerve head evaluation

    • 1.13a Data dictionary not attached
      No
    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Spring Cycle 2019
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
    • Steward
      American Academy of Ophthalmology
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
      Steward Organization Copyright

      © 2019 PCPI® Foundation and American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.

    • Risk Adjustment
      No risk adjustment or risk stratification
      Risk adjustment approach
      Off
      Risk adjustment approach
      Off
      Conceptual model for risk adjustment
      Off
      Conceptual model for risk adjustment
      Off