Depression Remission at Twelve Months
Measure Information | 2022 Performance Period |
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CMS eCQM ID | CMS159v10 |
NQF Number | 0710e |
MIPS Quality ID | 370 |
Description |
The percentage of adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age or older with major depression or dysthymia who reached remission 12 months (+/- 60 days) after an index event. |
Initial Population |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score greater than nine during the index event. Patients may be assessed using PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M on the same date or up to 7 days prior to the encounter (index event). |
Numerator |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older who achieved remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/- 60 days) PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score of less than five |
Numerator Exclusions |
Not Applicable |
Denominator |
Equals Initial Population |
Denominator Exclusions |
1: Patients who died 2: Patients who received hospice or palliative care services 3: Patients who were permanent nursing home residents 4: Patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder 5: Patients with a diagnosis of personality disorder emotionally labile 6: Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder 7: Patients with a diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder |
Denominator Exceptions |
None |
Steward | MN Community Measurement |
Measure Scoring | Proportion measure |
Measure Type | Outcome measure |
Improvement Notation |
Higher score indicates better quality |
Guidance |
When a baseline assessment is conducted with PHQ 9M, the follow-up assessment can use either a PHQ 9M or PHQ 9. 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 |
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Title | Depression Remission at Twelve Months | Depression Remission at Twelve Months | Depression Remission at Twelve Months | Depression Remission at Twelve Months |
CMS eCQM ID | CMS159v9 | CMS159v10 | CMS159v11 | CMS159v12 |
NQF Number | 0710e | 0710e | 0710e | 0710e |
Description |
The percentage of adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age or older with major depression or dysthymia who reached remission 12 months (+/- 60 days) after an index event. |
The percentage of adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age or older with major depression or dysthymia who reached remission 12 months (+/- 60 days) after an index event. |
The percentage of adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age or older with major depression or dysthymia who reached remission 12 months (+/- 60 days) after an index event |
The percentage of adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age or older with major depression or dysthymia who reached remission 12 months (+/- 60 days) after an index event |
Initial Population |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score greater than nine during the index event. Patients may be screened using PHQ-9 and PHQ-9M up to 7 days prior to the office visit (including the day of the office visit). |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score greater than nine during the index event. Patients may be assessed using PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M on the same date or up to 7 days prior to the encounter (index event). |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score greater than nine during the index event. Patients may be assessed using PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M on the same date or up to 7 days prior to the encounter (index event). |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score greater than nine during the index event. Patients may be assessed using PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M on the same date or up to 7 days prior to the encounter (index event). |
Denominator |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Denominator Exclusions | 1: Patients who died 2: Patients who received hospice or palliative care services 3: Patients who were permanent nursing home residents 4: Patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder 5: Patients with a diagnosis of personality disorder emotionally labile 6: Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder 7: Patients with a diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder | 1: Patients who died 2: Patients who received hospice or palliative care services 3: Patients who were permanent nursing home residents 4: Patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder 5: Patients with a diagnosis of personality disorder emotionally labile 6: Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder 7: Patients with a diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder | 1: Patients who died any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period 2: Patients who received hospice or palliative care services between the start of the denominator period and the end of the measurement assessment period 3: Patients who were permanent nursing home residents between the start of the denominator period and the end of the measurement assessment period 4: Patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period 5: Patients with a diagnosis of personality disorder emotionally labile any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period 6: Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period 7: Patients with a diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period | 1: Patients who died any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period2: Patients who received hospice or palliative care services between the start of the denominator period and the end of the measurement assessment period3: Patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period4: Patients with a diagnosis of personality disorder emotionally labile any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period5: Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period6: Patients with a diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder any time prior to the end of the measure assessment period |
Numerator |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older who achieved remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/- 60 days) PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score of less than five |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older who achieved remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/- 60 days) PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score of less than five |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older who achieved remission at twelve months as demonstrated by the most recent twelve month (+/- 60 days) PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score of less than five |
Adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age and adult patients 18 years of age and older who achieved remission at twelve months as demonstrated by the most recent twelve month (+/- 60 days) PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score of less than five |
Numerator Exclusions |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Denominator Exceptions |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Measure Steward | MN Community Measurement | MN Community Measurement | MN Community Measurement | MN Community Measurement |
Measure Scoring | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure |
Measure Type | Outcome measure | Outcome measure | Outcome measure | Outcome measure |
Improvement Notation |
Higher score indicates better quality |
Higher score indicates better quality |
Higher score indicates better quality |
Higher score indicates better quality |
Guidance |
When a baseline assessment is conducted with PHQ 9M, the follow-up assessment can use either a PHQ 9M or PHQ 9. 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. |
When a baseline assessment is conducted with PHQ 9M, the follow-up assessment can use either a PHQ 9M or PHQ 9. 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. |
When an index assessment is conducted with PHQ-9M, the follow-up assessment can use either a PHQ-9M or PHQ-9. 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. |
When an index assessment is conducted with PHQ-9M, the follow-up assessment can use either a PHQ-9M or PHQ-9. 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 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 |
Telehealth Eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Next Version | CMS159v10 | CMS159v11 | CMS159v12 | No Version Available |
Previous Version | No Version Available | |||
Notes |
Data Element Repository
Header
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Updated the eCQM version number.
Measure Section: eCQM Version Number
Source of Change: Annual Update
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Updated copyright.
Measure Section: Copyright
Source of Change: Annual Update
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Updated language about timing of PHQ-9 assessment in relation to encounter for clarity and to better align with intent and logic.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Logic
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Updated Stratification age logic to interval for harmonization with other measures.
Measure Section: Stratification
Source of Change: Annual Update
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Updated the version number of the Measure Authoring Tool (MAT) Global Common Functions Library (MATGlobalCommonFunctions-6.2.000). Updated the 'Inpatient Encounter' definition to include a 'day of' timing clarification. Added the following timing functions: Normalize Interval, Has Start, Has End, Latest, Latest Of, Earliest, and Earliest Of. Please see individual measure details for application of specific timing functions.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Standards Update
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Added new NormalizeInterval function to timing attributes to decrease implementation burden due to variable use of timing attributes for select QDM data types. The NormalizeInterval function was applied, where applicable, for the following data elements: Assessment, Performed; Device, Applied; Diagnostic Study, Performed; Intervention, Performed; Laboratory Test, Performed; Medication, Administered; Medication, Dispensed; Physical Exam, Performed; Procedure, Performed; Substance, Administered.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Standards Update
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Updated Denominator Exclusion logic to better align with measure intent and count the Measure Assessment Period appropriately.
Measure Section: Definition
Source of Change: ONC Project Tracking System (Jira): CQM-3981
Value Set
The VSAC is the source of truth for the value set content, please visit the VSAC for downloads of current value sets.
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Value set Contact or Office Visit (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1080.5): Added 8 CPT codes (90833, 90836, 90838, 90839, 90840, 96156, 96158, 96159). Deleted 1 CPT code (99444) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 3 HCPCS Level II codes (G2061, G2062, G2063) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
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Value set Major Depression Including Remission (2.16.840.113883.3.67.1.101.3.2444): Added 1 SNOMED CT code (16264621000119109) based on terminology update. Deleted 6 SNOMED CT codes (191601008, 191602001, 231499006, 274948002, 300706003, 321717001) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead