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Glycemic Control - Hyperglycemia

CBE ID
2362e
1.4 Project
Primary Care and Chronic Illness
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Fall 2018
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Average percentage of hyperglycemic hospital days for individuals with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, anti-diabetic drugs (except metformin) administered, or at least one elevated glucose level during the hospital stay

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Sum of the percentage of hospital days in hyperglycemia for each admission in the denominator

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Total number of admissions with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, at least one administration of insulin or any anti-diabetic medication except metformin, or at least one elevated blood glucose value (>200 mg/dL [11.1 mmol/L]) at any time during the entire hospital stay

    • Exclusions

      The following admissions are excluded from the denominator:
      • Admissions with diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)
      • Admissions without any hospital days included in analysis
      • Admissions with lengths of stay greater than 120 days

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall Cycle 2018
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
      Steward Organization Email
      [email protected]
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