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Standardized mortality ratio for neonates undergoing non-cardiac surgery

CBE ID
0714
1.4 Project
Surgery
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

This measure is a ratio of observed to expected rate of in-hospital mortality following non-cardiac surgery among infants <= 30 days of age, risk-adjusted.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Cases of non-cardiac surgery among infants <= 30 days of age resulting in in-hospital death.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Total cases of non-cardiac surgery among infants <= 30 days of age.

    • Exclusions

      Patients > 30 days of age at time of surgery; those undergoing cardiac surgery or having a major structural cardiac defect (excluding atrial and ventricular septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus); neonates undergoing procedures which were endoscopic or closed; catheterizations; circumcisions; and sutures of superficial lacerations.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Surgery Project 2015-2017
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date