CMS143v8 – Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation | CMS143v8 | Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months |
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All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma -DENOMINATOR EXCEPTION Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing an optic nerve head evaluation. – NUMERATOR Patients who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months |
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| – APPLICATION WORKFLOW
For Denominator: All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma. The system records office visits with the help of visit codes in the eSuperbill. To document that, navigate to Patient > Provider Notes > eSuperbill
For Numerator: Patients who have any of the following components for optic nerve head evaluation performed during one or more office visits within 12 months:
To document performed evaluations, navigate to Patient > Clinical > Evaluations – DENOMINATOR EXCEPTION Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing an optic nerve head evaluation. To document diagnostic study, navigate to Patient > Clinical > Evaluations
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