priority
A QDM attribute provides specific detail about a QDM datatype.
Performance/Reporting Period
2025
QDM Datatype (QDM Version 5.6):
priority indicates the urgency of the procedure or the encounter referenced. In eCQMs the priority attribute will help distinguish elective from urgent encounters (e.g., hospital admissions) or procedures. priority is a codable concept (i.e., may use a DRC or a value set). For example, priority is used to express an elective procedure or encounter from an emergency procedure or encounter.)
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2024