Understanding the CABP Performance Measure (Code 1026F)

Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) Measure

Measure Numerator: In the denominator population (all pneumonia inpatients), patients with CABP meeting either criterion:

Criterion 1

• Initial antibiotic treatment started in ED or within 24 hours of admission
• Symptom onset to ED/hospital arrival >24 hours
• No aspiration/altered mental status on presentation
• No active TB or other specific pneumonia

Criterion 2

• Initial antibiotic treatment started >24 hours after admission
• Pneumonia diagnosed ≥48 hours after admission
• Symptom onset to ED/hospital arrival >24 hours
• No aspiration/altered mental status on presentation
• No active TB or other specific pneumonia