Measure Title: Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
NQF Measure Number: 0086
NQF Form Version:
Measure Steward: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Measure Description: 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
Numerator Statement: Patients who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
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Denominator Statement: All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma
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Exclusions: Denominator Exceptions:
Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing an optic nerve head evaluation
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Risk Adjustment: No risk adjustment or risk stratification
Corresponding Measures: Not Available
Endorsement Type: Endorsed
Initial Endorsement: May 01, 2007
Endorsement Date: Oct 24, 2019
Next Planned Maintenance Review:
Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall 2023
Measure Type: Process
Measure Format: measure
Condition: Ears, Nose, Throat (ENT), Eye Care
Non-Condition Specific: Health and Functional Status: Change
Care Setting: Other, Outpatient Services, Post-Acute Care
National Quality Strategy Priorities: Effective Communication and Care Coordination
Current Use: Payment Program, Public Reporting
Planned Use:
Data Source: Claims, Registry Data
Level of Analysis: Clinician: Group/Practice, Clinician: Individual
Target Population: Elderly
Measure Selection Attributes: Prevention and Population Health, Highest Opportunity for Improvement, Lowest Data Collection Burden
Measure Steward Organization: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Primary Measure Steward Contact: flum@aao.org
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