["Procedure, Performed": "Flexible Sigmoidoscopy"]
Data Element Scope: This value set may use the Quality Data Model (QDM) datatype related to Procedure, Performed.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes only relevant concepts associated with identifying a flexible sigmoidoscopy. This is a grouping of CPT, HCPCS and SNOMED CT codes.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes codes that indicate that this test was ordered only, and not necessarily performed.
Constrained to codes in the Procedure, Performed: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.198.12.1010)
"Procedure, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document the completion of the procedure indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set.
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Timing: The Relevant Period addresses:
- startTime -the time the procedure begins,
- stopTime -the time the procedure is completed
NOTE:
- Timing refers to a single instance of a procedure. If a measure seeks to evaluate multiple procedures over a period of time, the measure developer should use CQL logic to represent the query request.
- The Incision dateTime is a single point in time available from the Operating Room and/or Anesthesia Record.