CBE ID
0290
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Spring 2026
1.6 Measure Description
This measure calculates the median time from emergency department arrival to time of transfer to another facility for acute coronary intervention.
Measure Specs
General Information
1.7 Measure Type
1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
1.8 Level of Analysis
1.20 Types of Data Sources
Numerator
1.14 Numerator
This measure is reported as a continuous variable statement: Time (in minutes) from emergency department arrival to transfer to another facility for acute coronary intervention.
Denominator
1.15 Denominator
This measure is reported as a continuous variable statement: Time (in minutes) from emergency department arrival to transfer to another facility for acute coronary intervention.
Exclusions
Exclusions
Excluded Populations:
• Patients less than 18 years of age; or
• Patients receiving fibrinolytic therapy administration.
Measure Record
Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Endorsed Cardiovascular Spring Cycle 2020
Initial Endorsement
Last Updated
Point of Contact
Steward Organization
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Steward POC email
Helen.Dollar-Maples@cms.hhs.gov
Steward Organization Copyright
This measure does not have a copyright.
Importance
Equity
Feasibility
Scientific Acceptability
Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustment
Use & Usability
Use
6.1.2 Current or Planned Use(s)
6.1.3 Current Use(s)
Use In Federal Program
Public Comments