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

CBE ID
0086e
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.0 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Single Measure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Spring 2019
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Spring 2025
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
Process
1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
Yes
1.8 Level of Analysis
Clinician: Group/Practice
Clinician: Individual
1.9 Care Setting
Other
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

Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Spring Cycle 2019
Initial Endorsement
Last Updated
Steward Organization
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Steward 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
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