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

CBE ID
0086e
Endorsement Status
E&M Committee Rationale/Justification

No longer pursuing endorsement. 

1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.6 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

    Measure Specs
      General Information
      1.7 Measure Type
      1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
      Yes
      1.9 Care Setting
      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

      1.13 Data Dictionary
      Not attached. I attest that all information will be provided where codes and/or value sets are needed (1.14a - 1.15c).
      Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Spring Cycle 2019
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
      Steward Organization
      American Academy of Ophthalmology
      Steward POC email
      Steward Organization Copyright

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