Quality MeasureAdmissions for hypertension per 100,000 population.
Outcome of InterestDischarges with ICD-9 principal code for hypertension per 100,000 population. (see Appendix 6)

Age 18-64 years.*

Exclude discharges with specified cardiac procedure codes (see Appendix 6) in any field.
Exclude transfer from other institution.
Exclude MDC 14 (pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium) and MDC 15 (newborns and other neonates).
Population at RiskPopulation in MSA or county, age 18-64 years.*

* Rate can also be calculated for age 65 and older.

From: 3, Results

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Refinement of the HCUP Quality Indicators.
Technical Reviews, No. 4.
Davies SM, Geppert J, McClellan M, et al.
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