eCQM Data Element
Constrained to codes in the Medication, Active: Aromatase Inhibitors value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.196.12.1265)
(2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.196.12.1265)
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the medication indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is being taken by the patient. Keep in mind that when this datatype is used with timing relationships, the criterion is looking for a medication being taken for the time frame indicated by the timing relationships.
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Timing:
In the original QDM 5.5 publication, stopTime stated: when the medication is discontinued (generally, the time discontinuation is recorded on the medication list). See Appendix 6.3 for clarification regarding definition of "Medication, Active" relevantPeriod stopTime.