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Diabetic Foot & Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention – Evaluation of Footwear

CBE ID
0416
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who were evaluated for proper footwear and sizing

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients who were evaluated for proper footwear and sizing at least once within 12 months
          Definition:
          Evaluation for Proper Footwear – Includes a foot examination documenting the vascular, neurological, dermatological, and structural/biomechanical findings. The foot should be measured using a standard measuring device, and counseling on appropriate footwear should be based on risk categorization.
          Numerator Quality-Data Coding Options for Reporting Satisfactorily:
          Footwear Evaluation Performed
          G8410: Footwear evaluation performed and documented
          OR
          Footwear Evaluation not Performed for Documented Reasons
          G8416: Clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for footwear evaluation measure
          OR
          Footwear Evaluation not Performed
          G8415: Footwear evaluation was not performed

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus

        • Exclusions

          Footwear evaluation not performed for documented reasons. For example bilateral amputee.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Endocrine Endorsement Maintenance Project
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          American Podiatric Medical Association
          Steward Organization POC Email