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["Route": "Subcutaneous Route"]

Performance/Reporting Period
2023
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for a medication administered by subcutaneous route.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Medication.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that identify a medication given subcutaneously.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.

Constrained to codes in the Route: Subcutaneous Route value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.223)

QDM Datatype and Definition

route

Refers to the path by which the medication or substance should be taken into the body system, such as intradermally, intrathecally, intramuscularly, intranasally, intravenously, orally, rectally, subcutaneously, sublingually, topically, or vaginally.
eCQMs using this data element:
CMS108v11 - Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
CMS190v11 - Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2022

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