Denominator | Patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in 24 to 12 months prior, OR who had an active diagnosis of ischemic vascular disease (IVD) in 12 months. (MSSP 2018) |
Numerator | Latest BP is <140 and <90 within 12 months. (eCQM 2019) |
Exclusion/Exception | • Patients with evidence of end stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis, or renal transplant. • Patients with a diagnosis of pregnancy in 12 months. • Patients with hospice care in 12 months. |