ecqm.dataelement

Electrocardiogram Ecg Performed

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.

Subject constrained to the Electrocardiogram (ECG)

QDM Datatype: DiagnosticStudyPerformed

Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document the completion of the diagnostic study indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set. Timing: The Relevant Period addresses: startTime – when the diagnostic study is initiated stopTime – when the diagnostic study is completed Examples: 1) Initiation of a treadmill stress test to the time the treadmill stress test has completed. 2) Initiation of the ultrasound study until completion of the ultrasound study

Used By:

• CMS53v7

QDM Attributes

Subject.Statement

Defined in Activity

DataType

Constrained in ElectrocardiogramEcgPerformed

ElectrocardiogramEcg

RelevantPeriod

Relevant Period addresses the time between the start of an action to the end of an action. Each datatype using relevant period defines specific definitions for the start and stop time for the action listed.