Inclusions
Number of adult heart failure* patients who have ever had left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD)** and had a clinic visit*** during 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.)
**It must be documented that the patient has ever had LVSD (e.g., ejection fraction less than 40% during patient's medical history).
***The clinic visit is described 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.