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["Patient Characteristic, Sex": "Female"]

Performance/Reporting Period
2023
Direct Reference Code

Constrained to 'Female' ADMINISTRATIVEGENDER code

QDM Datatype and Definition

"Patient Characteristic, Sex"

Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the patient's sex matches the QDM category and its corresponding value set.

Timing: Birth (administrative) sex does not have a specific timing.

eCQMs using this data element:
CMS124v11 - Cervical Cancer Screening
CMS125v11 - Breast Cancer Screening
CMS153v11 - Chlamydia Screening in Women
CMS249v5 - Appropriate Use of DXA Scans in Women Under 65 Years Who Do Not Meet the Risk Factor Profile for Osteoporotic Fracture
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2022