Appropriate Emergency Department Utilization of CT for Pulmonary Embolism - ICD-10-CM Quality Payment Program Measure
| Quality Measure | Description | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate Emergency Department Utilization of CT for Pulmonary Embolism | Percentage of emergency department visits during which patients aged 18 years and older had a CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) ordered by an emergency care provider, regardless of discharge disposition, with either moderate or high pre-test clinical probability for pulmonary embolism OR positive result or elevated D-dimer level | YES | Registry |
Linked ICD-10 Codes
The following ICD-10-CM codes are linked to the quality measure appropriate emergency department utilization of ct for pulmonary embolism 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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