Hemodialysis Vascular Access Decision-making by surgeonto Maximize Placement of Autogenous Arterial Venous Fistula

CBE ID

0259

1.5 Project

Renal Consensus Standards Endorsement Maintenance

Endorsement Status

Endorsement Removed

1.0 New or Maintenance

Maintenance

1.1 Measure Structure

Single Measure

Previous Endorsement Cycle

Full Year 2011

Is Under Review

1.6 Measure Description

Percentage of patients with advanced chronic disease (CKD4 or 5) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing open surgical implantation of permanent hemodialysis access who receive an autogenous arterial venous fistula(AVF).

Measure Specs

General Information

1.7 Measure Type

Process

1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)

1.8 Level of Analysis

Clinician: Group/Practice

Clinician: Individual

1.9 Care Setting

Inpatient/Hospital

Outpatient Services

1.20 Types of Data Sources

Claims Data

Numerator

1.14 Numerator

Patients undergoing a hemodialysis vascular access procedure who receive an autogenous arteriovenous fistula

Denominator

1.15 Denominator

All patients with CKD4, CKD5 or ESRD who undergo open surgical placement of permanent hemodialysis access.

Exclusions

Clinician documented the patient was not an eligible candidate for autogenous AV fistula. A typical medical exclusion would include patient not eligible for autogenous AV fistula based on results of vein mapping

Measure Record

Most Recent Endorsement Activity

Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Renal Consensus Standards Endorsement Maintenance 2011

Initial Endorsement

2007-11