Thank you for your inquiry about CMS108v12 Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis. Sequential compression devices, intermittent pneumatic compression devices, venous foot pumps, or compression stockings are acceptable forms of mechanical prophylaxis and will meet the Numerator criteria. To review exact value set contents for the "Pharmacological or Mechanical VTE Prophylaxis Received" data element, please reference the applicable codes on the Value Set Authority Center (VSAC) at
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-Low Dose Unfractionated Heparin for VTE Prophylaxis (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1045.39)
-Low Molecular Weight Heparin for VTE Prophylaxis (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.219)
-Injectable Factor Xa Inhibitor for VTE Prophylaxis (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.211)
-Warfarin (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.232)
-Rivaroxaban for VTE Prophylaxis (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1110.50)
-Application of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1110.65)
-Application of Venous Foot Pumps (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1110.64)
-Application of Graduated Compression Stockings (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1110.66)
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Other types of medical devices are not currently included in Numerator value sets; however, the eCQM is reviewed annually and updated as new evidence becomes available. We hope this help