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In-Person Evaluation Following Implantation of a Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED)

CBE ID
2461
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Fall 2025
1.3 Measure Description

Proportion of adult patients with a new CIED with an in-person evaluation within 2 to 12 weeks following implantation.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          This measures assess the number of patients from the denominator with an in-person evaluation within 2-12 weeks following implantation. For the purposes of this measure, an “in-person evaluation” is defined as an in-person interrogation device evaluation either with or without iterative adjustment, as clinically indicated. The in-person evaluation can be provided by any trained physician or Clinically Employed Allied Professional (CEAP) in a designated CIED follow-up clinic, medical institution, or physician office.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All Medicare FFS patients with implantation of a new CIED during the reporting period. CIEDs encompassed for this measure are the following devices:
          • Pacemakers (PMs)
          • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
          • Cardiac resynchronization devices (CRTs)

        • Exclusions

          Exclude patients with any of the following diagnoses/conditions:
          1. Patients with Implantable Loop Recorders or Implantable Cardiovascular Monitors.
          2. Patients with pulse generator exchange only.
          3. Patients with prior CIED implantation.
          4. Patient preference for other or no treatment.

        • OLD 1.12 MAT output not attached
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        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed Cardiovascular Project 2014-2015
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
        • Steward
          Heart Rhythm Society
          Steward Organization POC Email
          Steward Organization Copyright

          © 2014 Heart Rhythm Society. All Rights Reserved.

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