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

CBE ID
0259
Project
Renal Consensus Standards Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Full Year 2011
Is Under Review
No
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 Type
    Process
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    No
    Level Of Analysis
    Clinician: Group/Practice
    Clinician: Individual
    Care Setting
    Inpatient/Hospital
    Outpatient Services
    Numerator

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

    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

    Testing Data Sources
    Claims Data
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Renal Consensus Standards Endorsement Maintenance 2011
    Initial Endorsement
    Endorsement Status
    Endorsement Removed
    Last Updated
    Removal Date