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CMS114v4_NQFXXXX_VTE6_Understanding for First Occurence

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      The first operator is the last QDM operator to be applied, i.e. it selects the first instance of VTE diagnostic tests performed during the inpatient encounter, for which the result was VTE confirmed. For full details on QDM operator precedence, please consult section 3.8 of the QDM specification, which can be found at ​https://ecqi.healthit.gov/qdm.
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      The first operator is the last QDM operator to be applied, i.e. it selects the first instance of VTE diagnostic tests performed during the inpatient encounter, for which the result was VTE confirmed. For full details on QDM operator precedence, please consult section 3.8 of the QDM specification, which can be found at ​ https://ecqi.healthit.gov/qdm .
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      In the Denominator section

      First: "Occurrence A of Diagnostic Study, Performed: VTE Diagnostic Test (result: VTE Confirmed)" starts during Occurrence A of $EncounterInpatient

      "FIRST" would be referring to the First Diagnostic Study, Performed or the "FIRST" result of the Diagnostic Study, Performed

            JLeflore Joelencia Leflore
            michellen michelle (Inactive)
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