CMS 156 - Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
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CMS 156 / Quality ID #238
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are reported:
- Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication
- Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two different high-risk medications
Denominator: | All patients aged 65 years and older who had a visit during the measurement period.
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Denominator Exclusions: | If patient was in Hospice during the measurement period:
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Numerator 1: | Patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication during the measurement period.
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Numerator 2: | Patients with at least two orders for the same high-risk medications during the measurement period.
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Office Visit Documentation: |
Once all steps have been completed, the measure will be added to the Quality Measures Report. |
Measure type: | Process |
High Priority Measure: | Yes |
Telehealth Eligible: | Yes |