DER Reference Model Version 1.0.0
ecqm.dataelement

Graduated Compression Stockings Gcs

Description:
Clinical Focus: This set of values contains codes and concepts for graduated compression stocking devices which are used to prevent VTEs in patients.
Data Element Scope: The intent of this data element is to identify patients who have a graduated compression stocking device applied. It may also be used to identify patients who did not have a graduated compression stocking device applied for VTE prophylaxis for an allowable reason when used with a negation rationale attribute. Using the Quality Data Model, this data element maps to the Device category.
Inclusion Criteria: Only include codes which represent graduated compression stockings.
Exclusion Criteria: None
ObjectTypeCode constrained to codes in the Graduated compression stockings (GCS) valueset (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.256).
QDM Datatype: Device

Device represents an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in-vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part or accessory, intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease and not dependent on being metabolized to achieve any of its primary intended purposes.