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Male Smokers or Family History of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) - Screening for AAA

CBE ID
0629
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

The percentage of men aged 65 through 75 with history of tobacco use or men aged 60 years or more with a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)who were screened for AAA

  • Measure Type
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    Numerator

    Men who have had AAA screening anytime in the past

    Denominator

    Men aged 65 through 75 years with a history of tobacco use anytimein the past, or men aged 60 years and older with a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Exclusions

    General exclusions:
    1. Evidence of metastatic disease or active treatment of malignancy (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) in the last 6 months;
    2. Patients who have been in a skilled nursing facility in the last 3 months
    3. Patients who are terminally ill or in Hospice

    Testing Data Sources
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Population Health: Prevention Endorsement Maintenance Project
    Initial Endorsement
    Endorsement Status
    Last Updated
    Removal Date
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