CMS126v5 – Use of Appropriate Medications for Asthma
| Use of Appropriate Medications for Asthma | CMS126v5 | Percentage of patients 5-64 years of age who were identified as having persistent asthma and were appropriately ordered medication during the measurement period |
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Patients 5-64 years of age with persistent asthma and a visit during the measurement period. – NUMERATOR Patients who were ordered at least one prescription for a preferred therapy during the measurement period. – DENOMINATOR EXCLUSIONS Patients with a diagnosis of emphysema, COPD, obstructive chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis or acute respiratory failure that overlaps the measurement period. |
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| – APPLICATION WORKFLOW For Denominator: Patients 5-64 years of age with persistent asthma and a visit during the measurement period. To record asthma, navigate to Patient > Provider Notes > Provider Notes  For Numerator: To document prescriptions, navigate to Patient > Provider Notes > Prescriptions  The list of prescribed medications includes:
For Denominator Exclusions: Exclude patients with a diagnosis of emphysema, COPD, obstructive chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis or acute respiratory failure that overlaps the measurement period. |
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