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Heart Failure (HF): Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)

Measure Information 2021 Performance Period
CMS eCQM ID CMS144v9
NQF Number 0083e
MIPS Quality ID 008
Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF) with a current or prior left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 40% who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy either within a 12-month period when seen in the outpatient setting OR at each hospital discharge

Initial Population

All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure

Numerator

Patients who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy either within a 12-month period when seen in the outpatient setting OR at each hospital discharge

Numerator Exclusions

Not Applicable

Denominator

Equals Initial Population with a current or prior LVEF < 40%

Denominator Exclusions

None

Denominator Exceptions

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., low blood pressure, fluid overload, asthma, patients recently treated with an intravenous positive inotropic agent, allergy, intolerance, other medical reasons).

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons).

Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., other reasons attributable to the healthcare system).

Steward PCPI(R) Foundation (PCPI[R])
Measure Scoring Proportion measure
Measure Type Process measure
Improvement Notation

Higher score indicates better quality

Guidance

This eCQM is to be reported as patient-based or episode-based, depending on the clinical setting. To satisfy this measure, it must be reported for all heart failure patients at least once during the measurement period if seen in the outpatient setting. If the patient has an eligible inpatient discharge during the measurement period, as defined in the measure logic, it is expected to be reported at each hospital discharge.

A range value should satisfy the logic requirement for 'Ejection Fraction' as long as the ranged observation value clearly meets the less than 40% threshold noted in the denominator logic. A range that is inclusive of or greater than 40% would not meet the measure requirement.

Beta-blocker therapy:

-For patients with prior LVEF < 40%, beta-blocker therapy should include bisoprolol, carvedilol, or sustained release metoprolol succinate.

The requirement of two or more visits used in Population Criteria 1 is to establish that the eligible professional or eligible clinician has an existing relationship with the patient.

This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM.

Telehealth Eligible Yes
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Previous Version No Version Available

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Measure Information 2021 Performance Period 2022 Performance Period 2023 Performance Period 2024 Performance Period
Title Heart Failure (HF): Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) Heart Failure (HF): Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) Heart Failure (HF): Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) Heart Failure (HF): Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)
CMS eCQM ID CMS144v9 CMS144v10 CMS144v11 CMS144v12
NQF Number 0083e 0083e 0083e 0083e
Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF) with a current or prior left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 40% who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy either within a 12-month period when seen in the outpatient setting OR at each hospital discharge

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF) with a current or prior left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 40% who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy either within a 12-month period when seen in the outpatient setting OR at each hospital discharge

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF) with a current or prior left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <= 40% who were prescribed or already taking beta-blocker therapy during the measurement period

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF) with a current or prior left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <= 40% who were prescribed or already taking beta-blocker therapy during the measurement period

Initial Population

All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure

All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure

All patients aged 18 years and older with two qualifying encounters during the measurement period and a diagnosis of heart failure

All patients aged 18 years and older with two qualifying encounters during the measurement period and a diagnosis of heart failure

Denominator

Equals Initial Population with a current or prior LVEF < 40%

Equals Initial Population with a current or prior LVEF < 40%

Equals Initial Population with a current or prior LVEF <= 40%

Equals Initial Population with a current or prior LVEF <= 40%

Denominator Exclusions None None Patients with a history of heart transplant or with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) prior to the end of the outpatient encounter with Moderate or Severe LVSD Patients with a history of heart transplant or with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) prior to the end of the outpatient encounter with Moderate or Severe LVSD
Numerator

Patients who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy either within a 12-month period when seen in the outpatient setting OR at each hospital discharge

Patients who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy either within a 12-month period when seen in the outpatient setting OR at each hospital discharge

Patients who were prescribed or already taking beta-blocker therapy during the measurement period

Patients who were prescribed or already taking beta-blocker therapy during the measurement period

Numerator Exclusions

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Denominator Exceptions

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., low blood pressure, fluid overload, asthma, patients recently treated with an intravenous positive inotropic agent, allergy, intolerance, other medical reasons).

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons).

Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., other reasons attributable to the healthcare system).

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., low blood pressure, fluid overload, asthma, patients recently treated with an intravenous positive inotropic agent, allergy, intolerance, other medical reasons).

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons).

Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., other reasons attributable to the healthcare system).

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., arrhythmia, asthma, bradycardia, hypotension, patients with atrioventricular block without cardiac pacer, observation of consecutive heart rates <50, allergy, intolerance, other medical reasons).

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons)

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., arrhythmia, asthma, bradycardia, hypotension, patients with atrioventricular block without cardiac pacer, observation of consecutive heart rates <50, allergy, intolerance, other medical reasons).

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons).

Measure Steward PCPI(R) Foundation (PCPI[R]) American Heart Association-American Stroke Association American Heart Association American Heart Association
Measure Scoring Proportion measure Proportion measure Proportion measure Proportion measure
Measure Type Process measure Process measure Process measure Process measure
Improvement Notation

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Guidance

This eCQM is to be reported as patient-based or episode-based, depending on the clinical setting. To satisfy this measure, it must be reported for all heart failure patients at least once during the measurement period if seen in the outpatient setting. If the patient has an eligible inpatient discharge during the measurement period, as defined in the measure logic, it is expected to be reported at each hospital discharge.

A range value should satisfy the logic requirement for 'Ejection Fraction' as long as the ranged observation value clearly meets the less than 40% threshold noted in the denominator logic. A range that is inclusive of or greater than 40% would not meet the measure requirement.

Beta-blocker therapy:

-For patients with prior LVEF < 40%, beta-blocker therapy should include bisoprolol, carvedilol, or sustained release metoprolol succinate.

The requirement of two or more visits used in Population Criteria 1 is to establish that the eligible professional or eligible clinician has an existing relationship with the patient.

This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM.

This eCQM is to be reported as patient-based or episode-based, depending on the clinical setting. To satisfy this measure, it must be reported for all heart failure patients at least once during the measurement period if seen in the outpatient setting. If the patient has an eligible inpatient discharge during the measurement period, as defined in the measure logic, it is expected to be reported at each hospital discharge.

A range value should satisfy the logic requirement for 'Ejection Fraction' as long as the ranged observation value clearly meets the less than 40% threshold noted in the denominator logic. A range that is inclusive of or greater than 40% would not meet the measure requirement.

Beta-blocker therapy:

-For patients with prior LVEF < 40%, beta-blocker therapy should include bisoprolol, carvedilol, or sustained release metoprolol succinate.

The requirement of two or more visits used in Population Criteria 1 is to establish that the eligible professional or eligible clinician has an existing relationship with the patient.

This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM.

This eCQM is to be reported as patient-based. To satisfy this measure, it must be reported for all heart failure patients at least once during the measurement period.

A range value should satisfy the logic requirement for 'Ejection Fraction' as long as the ranged observation value clearly meets the less than or equal to 40% threshold noted in the denominator logic. A range that is greater than 40% would not meet the measure requirement.

Beta-blocker therapy:

-For patients with prior LVEF <= 40%, beta-blocker therapy should include bisoprolol, carvedilol, or sustained release metoprolol succinate.

The requirement of two or more visits is to establish that the eligible professional or eligible clinician has an existing relationship with the patient.

This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.6. Please refer to the QDM page for more information on the QDM.

This eCQM is to be reported as patient-based. To satisfy this measure, it must be reported for all heart failure patients at least once during the measurement period.

A range value should satisfy the logic requirement for 'Ejection Fraction' as long as the ranged observation value clearly meets the less than or equal to 40% threshold noted in the denominator logic. A range that is greater than 40% would not meet the measure requirement.

In order for the Ejection Fraction result pathway to be recognized as below 40%, the result must be reported as a number with unit of %. A text string of "below 40%" or "ejection fraction between 35 and 40%" will not be recognized through electronic data capture. Although, this criteria can also be met using the Diagnosis pathway if specified as "Moderate or Severe."

Beta-blocker therapy:

-For patients with prior LVEF <= 40%, beta-blocker therapy should include bisoprolol, carvedilol, or sustained release metoprolol succinate.

The requirement of two or more visits is to establish that the eligible professional or eligible clinician has an existing relationship with the patient.

This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.6. Please refer to the QDM page for more information on the QDM.

MIPS Quality ID 008 008 008 008
Telehealth Eligible Yes Yes Yes Yes
Next Version CMS144v10 CMS144v11 CMS144v12 No Version Available
Previous Version No Version Available

Release Notes

Header

  • Updated eCQM Version Number.

    Measure Section: eCQM Version Number

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Updated copyright.

    Measure Section: Copyright

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Updated disclaimer.

    Measure Section: Disclaimer

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Updated reference to align with American Psychological Association (APA) formatting.

    Measure Section: Reference

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Added text to identify the Quality Data Model (QDM) version used in the measure specification.

    Measure Section: Guidance

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Added text to indicate whether the measure is patient-based or episode-based.

    Measure Section: Guidance

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Updated guidance statement related to the two visit requirement ​to specify its applicability to population criteria 1.

    Measure Section: Guidance

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

Logic

  • Added a new data element using the Allergy/Intolerance QDM category and datatype to capture the substance related to beta blocker as a potential allergen to align with measure intent and interoperability standards.

    Measure Section: Denominator Exceptions

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • QDM v5.5 standards update: Added 'relevantDatetime' attribute to QDM datatypes. 'RelevantDatetime' indicates when the action occurred whereas 'authorDatetime' indicates when the action was recorded.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Revised Clinical Quality Language (CQL) definition construction to reduce the overall complexity of the measure logic without changing the intent and/or application of data element. These revisions were intended to make the definition logic less complex, easier to understand, and more meaningful.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Updated CQL expression to conform with the HL7 Standard: Clinical Quality Language Specification, Release 1 STU 4 (CQL 1.4).

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Updated CQL definition names and aliases used to more closely align with clinical concept intent or create consistency of naming across measures.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Updated version number of the Measure Authoring Tool (MAT) Global Common Functions Library (MATGlobalCommonFunctions-5.0.000). Updated definitions and functions in the MAT Global Common Functions Library to align with standards changes, CQL Style Guide, and to include one new function related to calculating length of hospital stays with observation stays.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Standards Update

Value Set

The VSAC is the source of truth for the value set content, please visit the VSAC for downloads of current value sets.

  • Value set Outpatient Consultation (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1008): Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (17436001) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Nursing Facility Visit (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1012): Added 3 CPT codes (99315, 99316, 99318) based on updated evidence in published guidelines, published literature, or from published specialty medical society or group recommendations.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Medical Reason (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1007): Deleted 5 SNOMED CT codes (216952002, 274512008, 371133007, 416406003, 445528004) based on expert review and/or public feedback. Removed codes due to intent of concepts which do not indicate a medical contraindication, but rather a provider decision to discontinue something or change a course of treatment.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Patient Provider Interaction (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1012): Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (11797002) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Intolerance to Beta Blocker Therapy (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1178): Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (292429003) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Asthma (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.362): Deleted 14 ICD-9-CM codes. Removed ICD-9 codes from all measures that do not have lookback periods or removed ICD-9 codes from all measures with lookback period for which the ICD-9 codes were no longer relevant. Added 1 SNOMED CT code (782520007) and deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (30352005) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Arrhythmia (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.366): Deleted 2 ICD-9-CM codes (427.89, 427.9). Removed ICD-9 codes from all measures that do not have lookback periods or removed ICD-9 codes from all measures with lookback period for which the ICD-9 codes were no longer relevant.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Atrioventricular Block (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.367): Deleted 3 ICD-9-CM codes (426.0, 426.12, 426.13). Removed ICD-9 codes from all measures that do not have lookback periods or removed ICD-9 codes from all measures with lookback period for which the ICD-9 codes were no longer relevant.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Cardiac Pacer in Situ (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.368): Deleted 1 ICD-9-CM code (V45.01). Removed ICD-9 codes from all measures that do not have lookback periods or removed ICD-9 codes from all measures with lookback period for which the ICD-9 codes were no longer relevant.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Hypotension (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.370): Deleted 6 ICD-9-CM codes (458.0, 458.1, 458.21, 458.29, 458.8, 458.9). Removed ICD-9 codes from all measures that do not have lookback periods or removed ICD-9 codes from all measures with lookback period for which the ICD-9 codes were no longer relevant.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Heart Failure (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.376): Deleted 24 ICD-9-CM codes.Removed ICD-9 codes from all measures that do not have lookback periods or removed ICD-9 codes from all measures with lookback period for which the ICD-9 codes were no longer relevant.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Bradycardia (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.412): Deleted 2 ICD-9-CM codes (427.81, 427.89). Removed ICD-9 codes from all measures that do not have lookback periods or removed ICD-9 codes from all measures with lookback period for which the ICD-9 codes were no longer relevant.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Removed ICD-9-CM extensional value sets from applicable Groupings due to ICD-9-CM no longer being maintained and the measure not requiring historical lookback period.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Added direct reference code SNOMED CT Code (373254001) based on expert review and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2023