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Methotrexate: Creatinine within 12 weeks

CBE ID
0599
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

This measure identifies adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis who were prescribed at least a 6-month supply of methotrexate during the measurement year and received a serum creatinine test in the 120 days (3 months + 1 month grace period) after the earliest observed methotrexate prescription claim.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients in the denominator who received a serum creatinine or BUN test in the 120 days following the earliest observed methotrexate prescription claim.

          Time Window: See below

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Patients >=18 years old with rheumatoid arthritis who have received at least a 6-month supply of oral methotrexate during the measurement year

          Time Window: See below

        • Exclusions

          1) Exclude members with an inpatient hospitalization within 120 days after the earliest observed methotrexate prescription; 2) Exclude members with claims for ESRD.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Musculoskeletal Endorsement Maintenance Project
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          Resolution Health, Inc.
          Steward Organization POC Email