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Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation

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Measure Information 2023 Performance Period
Title Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
CMS eCQM ID CMS143v11
CBE ID* 0086e
MIPS Quality ID 012
Measure Steward American Academy of Ophthalmology
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 visits within 12 months

Measure Scoring Proportion measure
Measure Type Process
Stratification *See CMS143v11.html
Risk Adjustment *See CMS143v11.html
Rationale *See CMS143v11.html
Clinical Recommendation Statement *See CMS143v11.html
Improvement Notation

Higher score indicates better quality

Definition *See CMS143v11.html
Guidance

Optic nerve head evaluation includes examination of the cup to disc ratio and identification of optic disc or retinal nerve abnormalities. Both of these components of the optic nerve head evaluation are examined using ophthalmoscopy.

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Initial Population

All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma

Denominator

Equals Initial Population

Denominator Exclusions

None

Numerator

Patients who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more visits within 12 months

Numerator Exclusions

Not Applicable

Denominator Exceptions

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing an optic nerve head evaluation

Telehealth Eligible No
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Last Updated: May 01, 2025