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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