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Points Assigned to Discordant Indicators Included in CKD-Discordance Index
| Discordance Indicator | Points |
|---|---|
| Heart failure | 29 |
| Osteoarthritis | 7 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| GERD/peptic ulcer disease | 16 |
| Depression | 4 |
| COPD/asthma | 23 |
| Cancer | 20 |
| Number of medication prescribers ≥4 | 19 |
Note: CKD-Discordance Index is calculated as an individual’s points divided by total possible points (total points = 124). COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease.
