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

eCQM Data Element

Performance/Reporting Period

2023

Direct Reference Code

Constrained to 'Male' 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:

CMS645v6 - Bone density evaluation for patients with prostate cancer and receiving androgen deprivation therapy

CMS771v4 - Urinary Symptom Score Change 6-12 Months After Diagnosis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia