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Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care

CBE ID
0089
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus regarding the findings of the macular or fundus exam at least once within 12 months

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients with documentation, at least once within 12 months, of the findings of the dilated macular or fundus exam via communication to the physician who manages the patient’s diabetic care

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed

        • Exclusions

          Denominator Exceptions:
          Documentation of medical reason(s) for not communicating the findings of the dilated macular or fundus exam to the physician or other qualified health care professional who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes.

          Documentation of patient reason(s) for not communicating the findings of the dilated macular or fundus exam to the physician or other qualified health care professional managing the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Spring Cycle 2019
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
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