Risk calculators based on multi-institutional, validated clinical data are acceptable for this measure. ACS NSQIP offers a risk calculator, which can be used for operations in many surgical subspecialties (ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator – http://riskcalculator.facs.org/RiskCalculator/). Other risk calculators are available and acceptable for this measure, including but not limited to the risk calculator from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Additional Resources: Healthmonix detailed measure description
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