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Hypertension Admission Rate (PQI 7)

CBE ID
0276
1.4 Project
Cardiovascular
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2010
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of county population with an admission for hypertension.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      All discharges of age 18 years and older with ICD-9-CM principal diagnosis code for hypertension (see below).

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Population in Metro Area or county, age 18 years and older.

    • Exclusions

      none

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Project 2010-2013
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date