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Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

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Measure Information 2022 Performance Period 2023 Performance Period
Title Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
CMS eCQM ID CMS147v11 CMS147v12
CBE ID 0041e 0041e
MIPS Quality ID 110 110
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

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

Definition *See CMS147v11.html *See CMS147v12.html
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

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 between July 1 of the year prior to the measurement period to June 30 of the measurement period

Numerator Exclusions

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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 of the year prior to the measurement period and March 31 of the measurement period

Denominator Exclusions

None

Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period

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).

None

Measure Steward National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance
Measure Scoring Proportion measure Proportion measure
Measure Type Process measure Process measure
Improvement Notation

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).

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.

Telehealth Eligible Yes Yes
Rationale *See CMS147v11.html *See CMS147v12.html
Stratification *See CMS147v11.html *See CMS147v12.html
Risk Adjustment *See CMS147v11.html *See CMS147v12.html
Clinical Recommendation Statement *See CMS147v11.html *See CMS147v12.html
Notes

*For MVP use only

Next Version No Version Available
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Header

  • Updated copyright.

    Measure Section: Copyright

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Updated references.

    Measure Section: Reference

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed the language regarding the Encounter-Influenza value set from the guidance section to align with the logic.

    Measure Section: Guidance

    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 denominator exclusions to remove patients in hospice care to align with other immunization measures.

    Measure Section: Denominator Exclusions

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Revised the denominator exceptions language to remove medical, patient, and system reason exceptions to align with the clinical guidelines and the measure intent.

    Measure Section: Denominator Exceptions

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Updated the details about the live attenuated nasal spray vaccine (LAIV) in the clinical recommendation statement and guidance to align with the updated clinical guidelines.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Updated grammar and punctuation to improve readability.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Revised the header language for the definition, denominator, and numerator to align with expanding the immunization period.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

Logic

  • Replaced the Encounter-Influenza value set with individual value sets grouped into a definition to define encounters during the influenza season to follow the pattern of other qualifying encounter related definitions and improve transparency.

    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

  • Updated the numerator definitions to add receipt of the live attenuated nasal spray vaccine (LAIV) during the influenza season.

    Measure Section: Definitions

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Updated the definition names and logic to expand the immunization period from July of the prior year to June of the measurement period to align with the licensing for each vaccine.

    Measure Section: Definitions

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Replaced value set Preventive Care Services Other (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1030) with direct reference code CPT code (99429).

    Measure Section: Definitions

    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

  • Added Hospice Library v4.0.000.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • 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

  • Removed the denominator exceptions logic for medical, patient, and system reasons, including identified examples, to align with the clinical guidelines and the measure intent.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Added denominator exclusion logic to remove patients in hospice care.

    Measure Section: Multiple Sections

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

Value set

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  • Removed value set System Reason (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1009) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed value set Allergy to Eggs (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1253) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed value set Allergy to Influenza Vaccine (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1256) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed value set Egg Substance (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1537) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed value set Encounter-Influenza (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1252) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed value set Intolerance to Influenza Vaccine (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1257) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed value set Patient Reason (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1008) 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

  • Added direct reference code SNOMED CT code (428371000124100) 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 (428361000124107) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed value set Influenza Vaccination Declined (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1255) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Removed value set Medical Reason (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1007) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Replaced value set Preventive Care Services Other (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1030) with direct reference code CPT code (99429) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Added value set Influenza Virus LAIV Procedure (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.110.12.1088) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Added 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 value set Encounter Inpatient (2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.307) 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 (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1013): Renamed to Discharge Services Nursing Facility based on recommended value set naming conventions.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1026): Renamed to Preventive Care Services Individual Counseling based on recommended value set naming conventions.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1027): Renamed to Preventive Care Services Group Counseling based on recommended value set naming conventions.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1023): Renamed to Preventive Care Services Initial Office Visit, 18 and Up based on recommended value set naming conventions.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1025): Renamed to Preventive Care Services Established Office Visit, 18 and Up based on recommended value set naming conventions.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1014): Renamed to Care Services in Long Term Residential Facility based on recommended value set naming conventions.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • 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

  • Added value set Influenza Virus LAIV Immunization (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.110.12.1087) 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

Last Updated: Mar 04, 2024