Cervical Cancer Screening
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| Measure Information | 2023 Performance Period | 2024 Performance Period | 2025 Performance Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Cervical Cancer Screening | Cervical Cancer Screening | Cervical Cancer Screening |
| CMS eCQM ID | CMS124v11 | CMS124v12 | CMS124v13 |
| CBE ID* | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| MIPS Quality ID | 309 | 309 | 309 |
| Measure Steward | National Committee for Quality Assurance | National Committee for Quality Assurance | National Committee for Quality Assurance |
| Description |
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: * Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed within the last 3 years * Women age 30-64 who had cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) testing performed within the last 5 years |
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed within the last 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) testing performed within the last 5 years |
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed within the last 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) testing performed within the last 5 years |
| Measure Scoring | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure |
| Measure Type | Process | Process | Process |
| Stratification | *See CMS124v11.html |
None |
None |
| Risk Adjustment | *See CMS124v11.html |
None |
None |
| Rationale | *See CMS124v11.html |
All women are at risk for cervical cancer. In 2020, an estimated 13,800 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in the U.S., resulting in an estimated 4,290 deaths (National Cancer Institute, 2020). Screening can identify precancerous lesions and can detect invasive cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful (American Cancer Society, 2020). |
All women are at risk for cervical cancer. In 2020, an estimated 13,800 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in the U.S., resulting in an estimated 4,290 deaths (National Cancer Institute, 2020). Screening can identify precancerous lesions and can detect invasive cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful (American Cancer Society, 2020). |
| Clinical Recommendation Statement | *See CMS124v11.html |
US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) (2018) "The USPSTF recommends screening for cervical cancer every 3 years with cervical cytology alone in women aged 21 to 29 years. For women aged 30 to 65 years, the USPSTF recommends screening every 3 years with cervical cytology alone, every 5 years with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing alone, or every 5 years with hrHPV testing in combination with cytology (cotesting). (A recommendation)" "The USPSTF recommends against screening for cervical cancer in women older than 65 years who have had adequate prior screening and are not otherwise at high risk for cervical cancer. (D recommendation)" "The USPSTF recommends against screening for cervical cancer in women younger than 21 years. (D recommendation)" "The USPSTF recommends against screening for cervical cancer in women who have had a hysterectomy with removal of the cervix and do not have a history of a high-grade precancerous lesion (ie, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia [CIN] grade 2 or 3) or cervical cancer. (D recommendation)" |
The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for cervical cancer every 3 years with cervical cytology alone in women aged 21 to 29 years. For women aged 30 to 65 years, the USPSTF recommends screening every 3 years with cervical cytology alone, every 5 years with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing alone, or every 5 years with hrHPV testing in combination with cytology (cotesting) (A recommendation) (USPSTF, 2018). The USPSTF recommends against screening for cervical cancer in women older than 65 years who have had adequate prior screening and are not otherwise at high risk for cervical cancer (D recommendation) (USPSTF, 2018). The USPSTF recommends against screening for cervical cancer in women younger than 21 years. (D recommendation) (USPSTF, 2018). The USPSTF recommends against screening for cervical cancer in women who have had a hysterectomy with removal of the cervix and do not have a history of a high-grade precancerous lesion (i.e., cervical intraepithelial neoplasia [CIN] grade 2 or 3) or cervical cancer (D recommendation) (USPSTF, 2018). |
| Improvement Notation |
Higher score equals better quality |
Higher score equals better quality |
Higher score equals better quality |
| Definition | *See CMS124v11.html |
None |
None |
| Guidance |
To ensure the measure is only looking for a cervical cytology test only after a woman turns 21 years of age, the youngest age in the initial population is 23. Evidence of hrHPV testing within the last 5 years also captures patients who had cotesting; therefore additional methods to identify cotesting are not necessary. 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 ensure the measure is only looking for a cervical cytology test only after a woman turns 21 years of age, the youngest age in the initial population is 23. Please note the measure may include screenings performed outside the age range of patients referenced in the initial population. Screenings that occur prior to the measurement period are valid to meet measure criteria. Evidence of hrHPV testing within the last 5 years also captures patients who had cotesting; therefore additional methods to identify cotesting are not necessary. 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 ensure the measure is only looking for a cervical cytology test only after a woman turns 21 years of age, the youngest age in the initial population is 23. Please note the measure may include screenings performed outside the age range of patients referenced in the initial population. Screenings that occur prior to the measurement period are valid to meet measure criteria. Evidence of hrHPV testing within the last 5 years also captures patients who had cotesting; therefore additional methods to identify cotesting are not necessary. 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 |
Women 24-64 years of age by the end of the measurement period with a visit during the measurement period |
Women 24-64 years of age by the end of the measurement period with a visit during the measurement period |
Women 24-64 years of age by the end of the measurement period with a visit during the measurement period |
| Denominator |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
| Denominator Exclusions |
Women who had a hysterectomy with no residual cervix or a congenital absence of cervix. Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. |
Women who had a hysterectomy with no residual cervix or a congenital absence of cervix. Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. |
Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Women who had a hysterectomy with no residual cervix or a congenital absence of cervix. Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. |
| Numerator |
Women with one or more screenings for cervical cancer. Appropriate screenings are defined by any one of the following criteria: * Cervical cytology performed during the measurement period or the two years prior to the measurement period for women who are at least 21 years old at the time of the test * Cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) testing performed during the measurement period or the four years prior to the measurement period for women who are 30 years or older at the time of the test |
Women with one or more screenings for cervical cancer. Appropriate screenings are defined by any one of the following criteria: - Cervical cytology performed during the measurement period or the two years prior to the measurement period for women 24-64 years of age by the end of the measurement period - Cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) testing performed during the measurement period or the four years prior to the measurement period for women who are 30 years or older at the time of the test |
Women with one or more screenings for cervical cancer. Appropriate screenings are defined by any one of the following criteria: - Cervical cytology performed during the measurement period or the two years prior to the measurement period for women 24-64 years of age by the end of the measurement period. - Cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) testing performed during the measurement period or the four years prior to the measurement period for women who are 30 years or older at the time of the test. |
| Numerator Exclusions |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
| Denominator Exceptions |
None |
None |
None |
| Telehealth Eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Next Version | No Version Available | ||
| Previous Version | No Version Available |
Additional Resources for CMS124v11
Header
Updated copyright.
Measure Section: Copyright
Source of Change: Annual Update
Updated references.
Measure Section: Reference
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Removed references to QRDA I guidance to avoid duplicating information provided in the CMS QRDA I Implementation Guide.
Measure Section: Guidance
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Updated version number of the Quality Data Model (QDM) used in the measure specification to v5.6.
Measure Section: Guidance
Source of Change: Standards/Technical Update
Added age anchor specification to the initial population description to clarify measure requirements.
Measure Section: Initial Population
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Revised the palliative care exclusion language to clarify the timing requirement.
Measure Section: Denominator Exclusions
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Logic
Updated the timing precision in the definitions to align with the measure intent by replacing the syntax, such as '3 years or less on or before', with an interval.
Measure Section: Definitions
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Updated the timing precision in the definitions from datetime to date by adding 'day of', 'date from', and/or function 'ToDateInterval' to align with the measure intent.
Measure Section: Definitions
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Expanded options for evaluating age at the time of the HPV test to improve flexibility for capturing data.
Measure Section: Definitions
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Added QDM datatypes Encounter, Performed and Assessment, Performed and associated logic to the Hospice.'Has Hospice Services' definition to provide additional approaches for identifying patients receiving hospice services.
Measure Section: Definitions
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Added QDM datatype Diagnosis to provide an alternate approach for identifying patients receiving palliative care.
Measure Section: Definitions
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Updated the version number of the Palliative Care Exclusion Library to v2.0.000.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Updated the version of the Quality Data Model (QDM) to 5.6 and Clinical Quality Language (CQL) to 1.5.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Standards/Technical Update
Updated the version number of the Measure Authoring Tool (MAT) Global Common Functions Library to v7.0.000.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Standards/Technical Update
Updated the names of CQL definitions, functions, and/or aliases for clarification and to align with the CQL Style Guide.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Standards/Technical Update
Replaced the Global.CalendarAgeInYearsAt function with the native CQL function AgeInYearsAt to take advantage of existing CQL features and increase human readability. As a result of this change, the LOINC code 21112-8 is no longer required and has been removed from the Terminology section of the human readable specification.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Revised the initial population age anchor from the 'start of the measurement period' to the 'end of the measurement period' to align with the measure intent and CQL style best practices.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Updated the version number of the Hospice Library to v4.0.000.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Value set
The VSAC is the source of truth for the value set content, please visit the VSAC for downloads of current value sets.
Replaced value set Female (2.16.840.1.113883.3.560.100.2) with direct reference code AdministrativeGender code (F) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Added direct reference code ICD-10-CM code (Z51.5) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Removed direct reference code LOINC code (21112-8) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Value set Hysterectomy with No Residual Cervix (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.198.12.1014): Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (473171009) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Added value set Hospice Encounter (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.1003) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Value set Congenital or Acquired Absence of Cervix (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.111.12.1016): Added 1 SNOMED CT code (473171009) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Value set Palliative Care Intervention (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.198.12.1135): Added 3 SNOMED CT codes (305686008, 305824005, 441874000) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Replaced value set Hospice Care Ambulatory (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1108.15) with value set Hospice Care Ambulatory (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1584) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Added direct reference code LOINC code (45755-6) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Value set HPV Test (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.110.12.1059): Added 1 LOINC code (95539-3) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead
Added direct reference code SNOMED CT code (373066001) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.
Measure Section: Terminology
Source of Change: Measure Lead