Inclusions
Number of adult heart failure patients* who have ever had left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD)** and had a clinic visit*** in the month in question
*International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes 428.0, 428.1, 428.20, 428.21, 428.22, 428.23, 428.40, 428.41, 428.42, 428.43, 428.9 (Refer to the table, "Descriptions of ICD-9 Codes," in the original measure documentation for code descriptions.)
**LVSD is defined quantitatively, as left ventricular ejection fraction less than 40%, and qualitatively, as moderately or severely depressed left ventricular systolic function.
***The clinic visit is defined as an office visit with a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Education office visits may include a visit with a nurse.
Exclusions
Exclude visits for the purpose of testing or device checks only.