Measure ID | Measure Title | Measure Details |
|---|---|---|
PPRNET32 | Screening for albuminuria in patients at risk for CKD (DM and/or HTN) | QCDR Name: Diabetes QCDR Description: Test for albuminuria or urine protein in adults with Diabetes Mellitus or Hypertension and without CKD Numerator: Test for albuminuria or urine protein (spot albumin to creatinine, albumin specific dipstick, urine protein/creat ration, 24 hr urine albumin, "microalbumin") in past 12 months Denominator: Adults with active diagnoses of Diabetes Mellitus or Hypertension Denominator Exceptions: N/A Denominator Exclusion: Patients meeting the criteria for CKD |
HM1 | ACE/ARB use | QCDR Name: Diabetes QCDR Description: Percentage of T2D patients age 18-75 with elevated urinary protein excretions and/or reduced eGFR for whom an ACE or ARB has been prescribed Numerator: Patients prescribed an ACE or ARB Denominator: Patients 18-75 years of age by the end of the measurement year who had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with elevated urinary protein excretions and/or reduced eGFR during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year Denominator Exceptions: N/A Denominator Exclusions: Exclude patients who use hospice services or elect to use a hospice benefit any time during the measurement year, regardless of when the services began. |
HM2 | A1C treatment | QCDR Name: Diabetes QCDR Description: Percentage of T2D patients 18-75 years of age with A1C ≥8.0% not at A1C goal who are treated with metformin Numerator: Patients prescribed metformin Denominator: Patients 18-75 years of age by the end of the measurement year who had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year Denominator Exceptions: N/A Denominator Exclusions: Exclude patients who use hospice services or elect to use a hospice benefit any time during the measurement year, regardless of when the services began. |
HM3 | A1C in good control | QCDR Name: Diabetes QCDR Description: Percentage of T2D patients 18-75 years of age by the end of the measurement period who had most recent hemoglobin less than 8.0% Numerator: Patients whose most recent HbA1c level is less than 8.0% during the measurement year Denominator: Patients 18-75 years of age by the end of the measurement year who had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year Denominator Exceptions: N/A Denominator Exclusions: Exclude patients who did not have a diagnosis of diabetes, in any setting, during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year and who had a diagnosis of gestational diabetes or steroid-induced diabetes in any setting, during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year |