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Cataracts: Complications within 30 Days Following Cataract Surgery Requiring Additional Surgical Procedures

CBE ID
0564e
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2014
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and had any of a specified list of surgical procedures in the 30 days following cataract surgery which would indicate the occurrence of any of the following major complications: retained nuclear fragments, endophthalmitis, dislocated or wrong power IOL, retinal detachment, or wound dehiscence

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients who had one or more specified operative procedures for any of the following major complications within 30 days following cataract surgery: retained nuclear fragments, endophthalmitis, dislocated or wrong power IOL, retinal detachment, or wound dehiscence

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients aged 18 years and older who had cataract surgery and did not meet any exclusion criteria

    • Exclusions

      Patients with any one of a specified list of significant ocular conditions that impact the surgical complication rate

    • 1.13a Data dictionary not attached
      No
    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
    • Steward
      American Academy of Ophthalmology
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
      Steward Organization Copyright

      Copyright 2014 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.

    • Risk Adjustment
      No risk adjustment or risk stratification
      Risk adjustment approach
      Off
      Risk adjustment approach
      Off
      Conceptual model for risk adjustment
      Off
      Conceptual model for risk adjustment
      Off