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

CBE ID
0262
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 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.

    • 1.14 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.

    • 1.15 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.

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