Performance/Reporting Period
2023
Direct Reference Code
Constrained to 'Birth date' LOINC code
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Patient Characteristic, Birthdate"
The "Patient Characteristic Birthdate" should document the patient’s date of birth.
Timing: The "Patient Characteristic, Birthdate" is a single point in time representing the date and time of birth. It does not have a start and stop time.
Note: "Patient Characteristic Birthdate" is fixed to LOINC code 21112-8 (Birth date) and therefore cannot be further qualified with a value set.
eCQMs using this data element: