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

CBE ID
0259
1.4 Project
Renal Consensus Standards Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2011
Is Under Review
No
1.3 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).

    • 1.14 Numerator

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

    • 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

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Renal Consensus Standards Endorsement Maintenance 2011
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date