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identifier

A QDM attribute provides specific detail about a QDM datatype.

Performance/Reporting Period
2022
QDM Definition (QDM Version 5.5 Guidance Update):
External identifiers for the QDM Entity (Patient, Care Partner, Practitioner or Organization) and the QDM datatype "Related Person". Unless specified in program or measure-specific guidance, eCQMs generally allow implementers to use local identifiers for such individuals or organizations. Program or measure-specific guidance may specify a required identification system (e.g., National Provider Identifier [NPI] for practitioners, or CMS Certification Number [CCN] for hospitals).
Used By:
"Related Person"
Last Updated: Jul 08, 2021

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