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Controlling High Blood Pressure (CBP)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Physician
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This is a quality measure guideline for Controlling High Blood Pressure (CBP) under HEDIS specifications, providing documentation and measurement standards for hypertension management. The policy emphasizes proper blood pressure measurement techniques and accurate diagnosis coding to meet quality metrics.
Action Required
Clinical staff should ensure proper blood pressure measurement techniques following American Heart Association guidelines: patient seated with back supported for 5 minutes, cuff on bare skin at heart level, no talking during measurement. Document exact BP readings without rounding (e.g., record 138/88, not 140/90). Use specific hypertension diagnosis codes - avoid vague notations like 'rule out HTN' or 'possible HTN'. Schedule annual calibration of sphygmomanometers.