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Beta-Blocker Therapy (i.e., Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, or Sustained-Release Metoprolol Succinate) for LVSD Prescribed at Discharge

CBE ID
2438
1.4 Project
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Proportion of heart failure patients age 18 and older with LVSD for whom beta-blocker therapy (i.e., bisoprolol, carvedilol, or sustained-release metoprolol succinate) is prescribed at discharge. For purposes of this measure, LVSD is defined as chart documentation of a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than 40% or a narrative description of left ventricular systolic (LVS) function consistent with moderate or severe systolic dysfunction.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients who are prescribed bisoprolol, carvedilol, or sustained-release metoprolol succinate for LVSD at hospital discharge.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Heart failure patients with current or prior documentation of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVSD) < 40%.

        • Exclusions

          Excluded Populations:
          • Patients who had a left ventricular assistive device (LVAD) or heart transplant procedure during hospital stay (ICD-10-PCS procedure code for LVAD and heart transplant as defined in Appendix A, Table 2.2)
          • Patients less than 18 years of age
          • Patients who have a Length of Stay greater than 120 days
          • Patients with Comfort Measures Only documented
          • Patients enrolled in a Clinical Trial
          • Patients discharged to another hospital
          • Patients who left against medical advice
          • Patients who expired
          • Patients discharged to home for hospice care
          • Patients discharged to a healthcare facility for hospice care
          • Patients with a documented Reason for No Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, or Sustained-Release Metoprolol Succinate Prescribed for LVSD at Discharge

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Fall Cycle 2018
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date