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Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Measure Information 2021 Performance Period
CMS eCQM ID CMS147v10
NQF Number 0041e
MIPS Quality ID 110
Description

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

Initial Population

All patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit during the measurement period

Numerator

Patients who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

Numerator Exclusions

Not Applicable

Denominator

Equals Initial Population and seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31

Denominator Exclusions

None

Denominator Exceptions

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., patient allergy, other medical reasons).

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons).

Documentation of system reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., vaccine not available, other system reasons).

Steward PCPI(R) Foundation (PCPI[R])
Measure Scoring Proportion measure
Measure Type Process measure
Improvement Notation

Higher score indicates better quality

Guidance

The timeframe for the visit during the "Encounter, Performed": "Encounter-Influenza" or "Procedure, Performed": "Peritoneal Dialysis" or "Procedure, Performed": "Hemodialysis" in the Population Criteria-Denominator, refers to the influenza season defined by the measure: October through March (October 1 for the year prior to the start of the reporting period through March 31 during the reporting period). The "Encounter-Influenza" Grouping OID detailed in the data criteria section below is comprised of several individual OIDs of different encounter types. The individual OIDs are included in the value set and should be reviewed to determine that an applicable visit occurred during the timeframe for "Encounter, Performed": "Encounter-Influenza" as specified in the denominator.

To enable reporting of this measure at the close of the reporting period, this measure will only assess the influenza season that ends in March of the reporting period. The subsequent influenza season (ending March of the following year) will be measured and reported in the following year.

Due to the changing stance of the CDC/ACIP recommendations regarding the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) for a particular flu season, this measure will not include the administration of this specific formulation of the flu vaccination. Given the variance of the timeframes for the annual update cycles, program implementation, and publication of revised recommendations from the CDC/ACIP, it has been determined that the coding for this measure will specifically exclude this formulation, so as not to inappropriately include this form of the vaccine for flu seasons when CDC/ACIP explicitly advise against it. However, it is recommended that all eligible professionals or eligible clinicians to review the guidelines for each flu season to determine appropriateness of the LAIV and other formulations of the flu vaccine. Should the LAIV be recommended for administration for a particular flu season, eligible professional or clinician may consider one of the following options: 1) satisfy the numerator by reporting either previous receipt or using the CVX 88 for unspecified formulation, 2) report a denominator exception, either as a patient reason (e.g., for patient preference) or a system reason (e.g., the institution only carries LAIV).

This eCQM is a patient-based measure.

This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM.

Telehealth Eligible Yes
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Measure Information 2021 Performance Period 2022 Performance Period 2023 Performance Period 2024 Performance Period
Title Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
CMS eCQM ID CMS147v10 CMS147v11 CMS147v12 CMS147v13
NQF Number 0041e 0041e 0041e Not Applicable
Description

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

Initial Population

All patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit during the measurement period

All patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit during the measurement period

All patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit during the measurement period

All patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit during the measurement period

Denominator

Equals Initial Population and seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31

Equals Initial Population and seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31

Equals Initial Population and seen for a visit between October 1 of the year prior to the measurement period and March 31 of the measurement period

Equals Initial Population and seen for a visit between October 1 of the year prior to the measurement period and March 31 of the measurement period

Denominator Exclusions None None Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period Exclude patients who ever had an anaphylaxis due to the influenza vaccine on or before June 30 of the measurement period
Numerator

Patients who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

Patients who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

Patients who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization between July 1 of the year prior to the measurement period to June 30 of the measurement period

Patients who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization between July 1 of the year prior to the measurement period to June 30 of the measurement period

Numerator Exclusions

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Denominator Exceptions

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., patient allergy, other medical reasons).

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons).

Documentation of system reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., vaccine not available, other system reasons).

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., patient allergy, other medical reasons).

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons).

Documentation of system reason(s) for not receiving influenza immunization (e.g., vaccine not available, other system reasons).

None

None

Measure Steward PCPI(R) Foundation (PCPI[R]) National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance
Measure Scoring Proportion measure Proportion measure Proportion measure Proportion measure
Measure Type Process measure Process measure Process measure Process measure
Improvement Notation

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Guidance

The timeframe for the visit during the "Encounter, Performed": "Encounter-Influenza" or "Procedure, Performed": "Peritoneal Dialysis" or "Procedure, Performed": "Hemodialysis" in the Population Criteria-Denominator, refers to the influenza season defined by the measure: October through March (October 1 for the year prior to the start of the reporting period through March 31 during the reporting period). The "Encounter-Influenza" Grouping OID detailed in the data criteria section below is comprised of several individual OIDs of different encounter types. The individual OIDs are included in the value set and should be reviewed to determine that an applicable visit occurred during the timeframe for "Encounter, Performed": "Encounter-Influenza" as specified in the denominator.

To enable reporting of this measure at the close of the reporting period, this measure will only assess the influenza season that ends in March of the reporting period. The subsequent influenza season (ending March of the following year) will be measured and reported in the following year.

Due to the changing stance of the CDC/ACIP recommendations regarding the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) for a particular flu season, this measure will not include the administration of this specific formulation of the flu vaccination. Given the variance of the timeframes for the annual update cycles, program implementation, and publication of revised recommendations from the CDC/ACIP, it has been determined that the coding for this measure will specifically exclude this formulation, so as not to inappropriately include this form of the vaccine for flu seasons when CDC/ACIP explicitly advise against it. However, it is recommended that all eligible professionals or eligible clinicians to review the guidelines for each flu season to determine appropriateness of the LAIV and other formulations of the flu vaccine. Should the LAIV be recommended for administration for a particular flu season, eligible professional or clinician may consider one of the following options: 1) satisfy the numerator by reporting either previous receipt or using the CVX 88 for unspecified formulation, 2) report a denominator exception, either as a patient reason (e.g., for patient preference) or a system reason (e.g., the institution only carries LAIV).

This eCQM is a patient-based measure.

This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM.

The timeframe for the visit during the "Encounter, Performed": "Encounter-Influenza" or "Procedure, Performed": "Peritoneal Dialysis" or "Procedure, Performed": "Hemodialysis" in the Population Criteria-Denominator, refers to the influenza season defined by the measure: October through March (October 1 for the year prior to the start of the reporting period through March 31 during the reporting period). The "Encounter-Influenza" Grouping OID detailed in the data criteria section below is comprised of several individual OIDs of different encounter types. The individual OIDs are included in the value set and should be reviewed to determine that an applicable visit occurred during the timeframe for "Encounter, Performed": "Encounter-Influenza" as specified in the denominator.

To enable reporting of this measure at the close of the reporting period, this measure will only assess the influenza season that ends in March of the reporting period. The subsequent influenza season (ending March of the following year) will be measured and reported in the following year.

Due to the changing stance of the CDC/ACIP recommendations regarding the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) for a particular flu season, this measure will not include the administration of this specific formulation of the flu vaccination. Given the variance of the timeframes for the annual update cycles, program implementation, and publication of revised recommendations from the CDC/ACIP, it has been determined that the coding for this measure will specifically exclude this formulation, so as not to inappropriately include this form of the vaccine for flu seasons when CDC/ACIP explicitly advise against it. However, it is recommended that all eligible professionals or eligible clinicians to review the guidelines for each flu season to determine appropriateness of the LAIV and other formulations of the flu vaccine. Should the LAIV be recommended for administration for a particular flu season, eligible professional or clinician may consider one of the following options: 1) satisfy the numerator by reporting either previous receipt or using the CVX 88 for unspecified formulation, 2) report a denominator exception, either as a patient reason (e.g., for patient preference) or a system reason (e.g., the institution only carries LAIV).

Patient self-report for procedures as well as immunizations should be recorded in 'Procedure, Performed' template or 'Immunization, Administered' template in QRDA-1.

This eCQM is a patient-based measure.

This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM.

To enable reporting of this measure at the close of the measurement period, this measure will only assess the influenza season that starts on October 1 of the year prior to the measurement period and ends on March 31 of the measurement period. The subsequent influenza season (ending March of the following year) will be measured and reported in the following year.

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.

To enable reporting of this measure at the close of the measurement period, this measure will only assess the influenza season that starts on October 1 of the year prior to the measurement period and ends on March 31 of the measurement period. The subsequent influenza season (ending March of the following year) will be measured and reported in the following year.

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.

MIPS Quality ID 110 110 110 110
Telehealth Eligible Yes Yes Yes Yes
Next Version CMS147v11 CMS147v12 CMS147v13 No Version Available
Previous Version No Version Available

Release Notes

Header

  • Updated eCQM Version Number.

    Measure Section: eCQM Version Number

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Updated copyright.

    Measure Section: Copyright

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Updated disclaimer.

    Measure Section: Disclaimer

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Updated clinical recommendation statement citation year to reflect updated guideline.

    Measure Section: Clinical Recommendation Statement

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Updated reference to align with updated guideline and APA formatting.

    Measure Section: Reference

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Added text to identify the Quality Data Model (QDM) version used in the measure specification.

    Measure Section: Guidance

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Added text to indicate whether the measure is patient-based or episode-based.

    Measure Section: Guidance

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Revised guidance related to the appropriateness of intranasal ​flu vaccination based upon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines.

    Measure Section: Guidance

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

Logic

  • QDM v5.5 standards update: Added 'relevantDatetime' attribute to QDM datatypes. 'RelevantDatetime' indicates when the action occurred whereas 'authorDatetime' indicates when the action was recorded.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Revised measure timings to improve alignment with the intent of the measure requirements.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Updated Clinical Quality Language (CQL) expression to conform with the HL7 Standard: Clinical Quality Language Specification, Release 1 STU 4 (CQL 1.4).

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Standards Update

  • Updated CQL definition names and aliases used to more closely align with clinical concept intent or create consistency of naming across measures.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Updated version number of the Measure Authoring Tool (MAT) Global Common Functions Library (MATGlobalCommonFunctions-5.0.000). Updated definitions and functions in the MAT Global Common Functions Library to align with standards changes, CQL Style Guide, and to include one new function related to calculating length of hospital stays with observation stays.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Standards Update

Value Set

The VSAC is the source of truth for the value set content, please visit the VSAC for downloads of current value sets.

  • Value set Medical Reason (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1007): Deleted 5 SNOMED CT codes (216952002, 274512008, 371133007, 416406003, 445528004) based on expert review and/or public feedback. Removed codes due to intent of concepts which do not indicate a medical contraindication, but rather a provider decision to discontinue something or change a course of treatment.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Patient Provider Interaction (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1012): Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (11797002) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Encounter-Influenza (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1252): Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (17436001) based on terminology update. Added 1 CPT code (99318) based on updated evidence in published guidelines, published literature, or from published specialty medical society or group recommendations, to capture additional nursing facility visit encounter types.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Allergy to Eggs (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1253): Deleted 2 ICD-9-CM codes (995.68, V15.03). Removed ICD-9 codes from all measures that do not have lookback periods or removed ICD-9 codes from all measures with lookback period for which the ICD-9 codes were no longer relevant.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Influenza Vaccine (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1254): Added 1 CVX code (197) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Influenza Vaccination (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.402): Added 1 CPT code (90694) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Outpatient Consultation (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1008): Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (17436001) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Nursing Facility Visit (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1012): Added 3 CPT codes (99315, 99316, 99318) based on updated evidence in published guidelines, published literature, or from published specialty medical society or group recommendations, to capture additional nursing facility visit encounter types.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Removed ICD-9-CM extensional value sets from applicable Groupings due to ICD-9-CM no longer being maintained and the measure not requiring historical lookback period.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2023