Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy - Avoidance of Inappropriate Use - ICD-10-CM Quality Payment Program Measure
| Quality Measure | Description | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy - Avoidance of Inappropriate Use | Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were not prescribed systemic antimicrobial therapy. | YES | Registry |
Linked ICD-10 Codes
The following ICD-10-CM codes are linked to the quality measure acute otitis externa (aoe): systemic antimicrobial therapy - avoidance of inappropriate use when used as part of a patient's medical record. This Quality Measure is part of Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP).
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