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Vascular Access—Catheter Vascular Access and Evaluation by Vascular Surgeon for Permanent Access.

CBE ID
0262
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 aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of end stage renal disease (ESRD) with a catheter after 90 days on hemodialysis who are seen/evaluated by a vascular surgeon or other surgeon qualified in the area of vascular access for permanent vascular access at least once during the 12-month reporting period.

  • Measure Type
    Process
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    No
    Level Of Analysis
    Clinician: Individual
    Care Setting
    Ambulatory Care: Clinician Office
    Post-Acute Care
    Numerator

    Number of patients from the denominator who are seen/evaluated by a vascular surgeon or other surgeon qualified in the area of vascular access for permanent vascular access at least once during the 12-month reporting period.

    Denominator

    All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of ESRD with a catheter after 90 days on hemodialysis.

    Exclusions

    Patients enrolled in hospice.

    Testing Data Sources
    Other Data Source
    Paper Records
  • 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