The percentage of patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5 and an LDL greater than or equal to 130 mg/dl that have a current refill for a lipid lowering agent.
Measure Specs
General Information
Numerator
Patients with a current refill for a lipid lowering agent.
Denominator
All patients, ages 18 and older, diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stage 5, dialysis, or kidney transplant, and an LDL level above 130 mg/dL.
Exclusions
Specific Exclusions:
None
General Exclusions:
• Evidence of metastatic disease or active treatment of malignancy (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) in the last 6 months;
• Patients who have been in a skilled nursing facility in the last 3 months
• Patient or provider feedback indicating allergy or intolerance to the drug in the past
• Patient or provider feedback indicating that there is a contraindication to adding the drug
Measure Record
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