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priority

A QDM attribute provides specific detail about a QDM datatype.

Performance/Reporting Period

2022

QDM Definition (QDM Version 5.5 Guidance Update):

priority indicates the urgency of the procedure or the encounter referenced. In eCQMs the priority attribute will help specify elective from urgent encounters (e.g., hospital admissions) or procedures. priority is a codable concept (i.e., may use a direct reference code or a value set). For example, priority is used to express an elective procedure or encounter from an emergency procedure or encounter.)

Used By:

"Encounter, Order"

"Encounter, Performed"

"Procedure, Order"

"Procedure, Performed"

Last Updated: Jul 08, 2021