DER Reference Model Version 1.0.0
ecqm.dataelement

Electrocardiogram Ecg

Description:
Clinical Focus: This value set contains diagnoses and procedures used to define electrocardiogram (ECG).
Data Element Scope: The intent of this data element is to identify patients who receive the diagnostic test electrocardiogram (ECG). Using the Quality Data Model, this particular element would map to the Diagnostic Study category.
Inclusion Criteria: Include codes that identify patients receiving an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Exclusion Criteria: None.
ObservableCode constrained to codes in the Electrocardiogram (ECG) valueset (2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.735).
QDM Datatype: DiagnosticStudy

Diagnostic Study represents any kind of medical test performed as a specific test or series of steps to aid in diagnosing or detecting disease (e.g., to establish a diagnosis, measure the progress or recovery from disease, confirm that a person is free from disease).12 The QDM defines diagnostic studies as those that are not performed in organizations that perform testing on samples of human blood, tissue, or other substance from the body. Diagnostic studies may make use of digital images and textual reports. Such studies include but are not limited to imaging studies, cardiology studies (electrocardiogram, treadmill stress testing), pulmonary-function testing, vascular laboratory testing, and others.