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
- Measure TypeElectronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)Level Of AnalysisNumerator
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
DenominatorAll patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed
ExclusionsDenominator 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 who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes.Testing Data Sources
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