Bone Density Evaluation for Patients with Prostate Cancer and Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy
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| Measure Information | 2023 Performance Period | 2024 Performance Period | 2025 Performance Period | 2026 Performance Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Bone density evaluation for patients with prostate cancer and receiving androgen deprivation therapy | Bone density evaluation for patients with prostate cancer and receiving androgen deprivation therapy | Bone Density Evaluation for Patients with Prostate Cancer and Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy | Bone Density Evaluation for Patients with Prostate Cancer and Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy |
| CMS eCQM ID | CMS645v6 | CMS645v7 | CMS645v8 | CMS645v9 |
| CBE ID* | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| MIPS Quality ID | 462 | 462 | 462 | 462 |
| Measure Steward | Oregon Urology | Oregon Urology | Oregon Urology | Oregon Urology |
| Description |
Patients determined as having prostate cancer who are currently starting or undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), for an anticipated period of 12 months or greater and who receive an initial bone density evaluation. The bone density evaluation must be prior to the start of ADT or within 3 months of the start of ADT. |
Percentage of patients determined as having prostate cancer who are currently starting or undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), for an anticipated period of 12 months or greater and who receive an initial bone density evaluation. The bone density evaluation must be prior to the start of ADT or within 3 months of the start of ADT. |
Percentage of patients determined as having prostate cancer who are currently starting or undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), for an anticipated period of 12 months or greater and who receive an initial bone density evaluation. The bone density evaluation must be prior to the start of ADT or within 3 months of the start of ADT. |
Percentage of patients determined as having prostate cancer who are currently starting or undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), for an anticipated period of 12 months or greater and who receive an initial bone density evaluation. The bone density evaluation must be prior to the start of ADT or within 3 months of the start of ADT. |
| Measure Scoring | Proportion | Proportion | Proportion | Proportion |
| Measure Type | Process | Process | Process | Process |
| Stratification | *See CMS645v6.html |
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| Risk Adjustment | *See CMS645v6.html |
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| Rationale | *See CMS645v6.html |
Androgen suppression as a treatment for prostate cancer can cause osteoporosis (Qaseem, 2008). Men undergoing prolonged androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) incur bone loss at a rate higher than menopausal women (Guise, 2007). In preserving bone health, the goal is to prevent or treat osteopenia/osteoporosis for the patient on ADT and to prevent or delay skeletal related events. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommendations including a baseline assessment of bone density with a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan and daily calcium and Vitamin D supplementation (Watts, 2012). The DEXA scan is the gold standard for bone density screening. Men at risk for adverse bone consequences from chronic ADT do not always receive care according to evidence-based guidelines. These findings call for improved processes that standardize evidence-based practice including baseline and follow up bone density assessment (Watts, 2012). |
Androgen suppression as a treatment for prostate cancer can cause osteoporosis (Qaseem, 2008). Men undergoing prolonged androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) incur bone loss at a rate higher than menopausal women (Guise, 2007). In preserving bone health, the goal is to prevent or treat osteopenia/osteoporosis for the patient on ADT and to prevent or delay skeletal related events. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommendations including a baseline assessment of bone density with a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan and daily calcium and Vitamin D supplementation (Watts, 2012). The DEXA scan is the gold standard for bone density screening. Men at risk for adverse bone consequences from chronic ADT do not always receive care according to evidence-based guidelines. These findings call for improved processes that standardize evidence-based practice including baseline and follow up bone density assessment (Watts, 2012). |
Androgen suppression as a treatment for prostate cancer can cause osteoporosis (Qaseem, 2008). Patients with prostate cancer undergoing prolonged androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) incur bone loss at a rate higher than menopausal patients (Guise, 2007). In preserving bone health, the goal is to prevent or treat osteopenia/osteoporosis for the patient on ADT and to prevent or delay skeletal-related events. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommendations include a baseline assessment of bone density with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan and daily calcium and Vitamin D supplementation (Watts, 2012). The DEXA scan is the gold standard for bone density screening. Patients at risk for adverse bone consequences from chronic ADT do not always receive care according to evidence-based guidelines. These findings call for improved processes that standardize evidence-based practice, including baseline and follow-up bone density assessment (Watts, 2012). |
| Clinical Recommendation Statement | *See CMS645v6.html |
Bone density screening should be performed at the start of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer. It should also be performed every 2 years for the patient with continued ADT or for patients with known osteoporosis. Current insurance practice is to possibly cover the cost of bone density screening if osteoporosis is known or if there is a high-risk drug. Some patients choose to delay bone density screening until after ADT is started and they therefore have insurance authorization due to the administration of a high-risk drug. |
Bone density screening should be performed at the start of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer. It should also be performed every 2 years for the patient with continued ADT or for patients with known osteoporosis. Current insurance practice is to possibly cover the cost of bone density screening if osteoporosis is known or if there is a high-risk drug. Some patients choose to delay bone density screening until after ADT is started and they therefore have insurance authorization due to the administration of a high-risk drug. |
Bone density screening should be performed at the start of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer. It should also be performed every 2 years for the patient with continued ADT or for patients with known osteoporosis. Current insurance practice is to possibly cover the cost of bone density screening if osteoporosis is known or if there is a high-risk drug. Some patients choose to delay bone density screening until after ADT is started and they therefore have insurance authorization due to the administration of a high-risk drug. |
| Improvement Notation |
A higher score indicates better quality |
A higher score indicates better quality |
A higher score indicates better quality |
Higher score indicates better quality |
| Definition | *See CMS645v6.html |
DEXA - Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry - A scan that measures the bone of the spine, hip or total body and measures bone mineral density. It is considered one of the most accurate measurements. PDXA - Peripheral Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry - Bone mineral density measurement of the wrist, heel or finger. First Androgen Deprivation Therapy - The first Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) is measured as the first order or administration of ADT for an anticipated period of 12 months or greater to a patient with prostate cancer. |
DEXA - Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry - A scan that measures the bone of the spine, hip or total body and measures bone mineral density. It is considered one of the most accurate measurements. PDXA - Peripheral Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry - Bone mineral density measurement of the wrist, heel or finger. First Androgen Deprivation Therapy - The first Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) is measured as the first order or administration of ADT for an anticipated period of 12 months or greater to a patient with prostate cancer. |
DEXA - Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry - A scan that measures the bone of the spine, hip, or total body and measures bone mineral density. It is considered one of the most accurate measurements. PDXA - Peripheral Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry - Bone mineral density measurement of the wrist, heel, or finger. First Androgen Deprivation Therapy - The first Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) is measured as the first order or administration of ADT for an anticipated period of 12 months or greater to a patient with prostate cancer. |
| Guidance |
In order to capture the practitioner's intent of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for a period of 12 months or greater, SNOMEDCT 456381000124102 which is Injection of leuprolide acetate for twelve month period (regime/therapy) is the correct code. This eCQM is a patient-based measure. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.6. Please refer to the QDM page for more information on the QDM. |
In order to capture the practitioner's intent of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for a period of 12 months or greater, SNOMEDCT 456381000124102 which is Injection of leuprolide acetate for twelve month period (regime/therapy) is the correct code. This eCQM is a patient-based measure. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.6. Please refer to the QDM page for more information on the QDM. |
In order to capture the practitioner's intent of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for a period of 12 months or greater, SNOMEDCT 456381000124102 which is Injection of leuprolide acetate for twelve-month period (regime/therapy) is the correct code. This eCQM is a patient-based measure. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.6. Please refer to the QDM page for more information on the QDM. |
In order to capture the practitioner's intent of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for a period of 12 months or greater, SNOMEDCT 456381000124102 which is Injection of leuprolide acetate for the twelve-month period (regime/therapy) is the correct code. This eCQM is a patient-based measure. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.6. Please refer to the QDM page for more information on the QDM. |
| Initial Population |
Male patients with a qualifying encounter in the measurement period AND with a diagnosis of prostate cancer AND with an order for ADT or an active medication of ADT with an intent for treatment greater than or equal to 12 months during the measurement period |
Male patients with a qualifying encounter in the measurement period AND with a diagnosis of prostate cancer AND with an order for ADT or an active medication of ADT with an intent for treatment greater than or equal to 12 months during the measurement period |
Patients with a qualifying encounter in the measurement period AND with a diagnosis of prostate cancer AND with an order for ADT or an active medication of ADT with an intent for treatment greater than or equal to 12 months during the measurement period AND order for ADT in 3 months before to 9 months after the start of the measurement period |
Patients with a qualifying encounter in the measurement period AND with a diagnosis of prostate cancer AND with an order for ADT or an active medication of ADT with an intent for treatment greater than or equal to 12 months during the measurement period AND order for ADT in 3 months before to 9 months after the start of the measurement period |
| Denominator |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
| Denominator Exclusions |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Numerator |
Patients with a bone density evaluation within the two years prior to the start of or less than three months after the start of ADT treatment |
Patients with a bone density evaluation within the two years prior to the start of or less than three months after the start of ADT treatment |
Patients with a bone density evaluation within the two years prior to the start of or less than three months after the start of ADT treatment |
Patients with a bone density evaluation within the two years prior to the start of or less than three months after the start of ADT treatment |
| Numerator Exclusions |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
None |
| Denominator Exceptions |
Patient refused the bone density evaluation at the time ordered or did not have it performed within 3 months after the start of ADT |
Patient refused the bone density evaluation at the time ordered or did not have it performed within 3 months after the start of ADT |
Patient refused the bone density evaluation at the time ordered or did not have it performed within 3 months after the start of ADT |
Patient refused the bone density evaluation at the time ordered or did not have it performed within 3 months after the start of ADT |
| Telehealth Eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Previous Version | No Version Available |
Additional Resources for CMS645v9
Header
TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
|---|---|---|
Changed the 'eCQM Identifier (Measure Authoring Tool)' field name to 'CMS ID' based on tooling updates. | CMS ID | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the eCQM version number. | eCQM Version Number | Annual Update |
Updated the generic measurement period from 'January 1, 20XX through December 31, 20XX' to specify 'January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026' based on tooling updates. | Measurement Period | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated copyright. | Copyright | Annual Update |
Revised 'Improvement Notation' field to read 'Higher score indicates better quality' for concision. | Improvement Notation | Annual Update |
Changed 'Numerator Exclusions' field to read 'None' instead of 'Not Applicable' when no exclusions are present. | Numerator Exclusions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated grammar, wording, and/or formatting to improve readability and consistency. | Multiple Sections | Annual Update |
Logic
TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
|---|---|---|
Updated Measure Primary CQL Library Name from 'BoneDensityProstateCancerAndrogenDeprivationTherapy' to 'CMS645BoneDensityForAndrogenDeprivationQDM' for alignment with the CQL Style Guide. | Definitions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the version number of the Global Common Functions Library to v9.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM' to 'CQMCommonQDM.' | Definitions | Annual Update |
Updated Measure Primary CQL Library Name from 'BoneDensityProstateCancerAndrogenDeprivationTherapy' to 'CMS645BoneDensityForAndrogenDeprivationQDM' for alignment with the CQL Style Guide. | Functions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the version number of the Global Common Functions Library to v9.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM' to 'CQMCommonQDM.' | Functions | Annual Update |
Value Set
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TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
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Replaced Value Set 'Androgen deprivation therapy for Urology Care' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1151.48) with 'Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Urology Care' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1248.352). | Terminology | Annual Update |
Replaced Value Set 'DEXA Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry, Bone Density for Urology Care' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1151.38) with Value Set 'DEXA Bone Density for Urology Care' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1248.359). | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set 'Office Visit' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1001): Added 1 SNOMEDCT code (185349003) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Replaced Value Set 'ONC Administrative Sex' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1) with Value Set 'Federal Administrative Sex' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1021.121) to represent Supplemental Data Element 'SDE Sex' based on revised standards. | Terminology | Standards/Technical Update |
Value Set 'Patient Declined' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1582): Added 1 SNOMEDCT code (1296859006) based on code system/terminology updates. Deleted 1 SNOMEDCT code (105480006) based on code system/terminology updates. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set 'Prostate Cancer' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.319): Added 1 SNOMEDCT code (1208457007) based on code system/terminology updates. Deleted 1 SNOMEDCT code (396198006) based on code system/terminology updates.
| Terminology | Annual Update |