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Cataracts: 20 over 40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery

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Measure Information 2024 Performance Period
Title Cataracts: 20 over 40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
CMS eCQM ID CMS133v12
CBE ID* 0565e
MIPS Quality ID 191
Measure Steward American Academy of Ophthalmology
Description

Percentage of cataract surgeries for patients aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance or near) achieved in the operative eye...

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Measure Scoring Proportion measure
Measure Type Outcome
Stratification

None

Risk Adjustment

None

Rationale

In the United States, cataracts affect more than 24 million adults over 40 years (National Eye Institute, 2019). According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2021), cataract surgery has a substantial beneficial impact on visual function and on quality of life.

1. Scientific basis...

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Clinical Recommendation Statement

This is an outcome measure. As such, there is no statement in the guideline specific to this measurement topic.

Improvement Notation

Higher score indicates better quality

Definition

None

Guidance

This eCQM is an episode-based measure. An episode for this measure is defined as each cataract surgery during the measurement period, including instances where more than one cataract procedure was performed during the measurement period. Every cataract surgery during the measurement...

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Initial Population

All cataract surgeries performed between January and September of the measurement period for patients 18 years and older

Denominator

Equals Initial Population

Denominator Exclusions

Cataract surgeries in patients with significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery

Numerator

Cataract surgeries with best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance or near) achieved in the operative eye within 90 days following cataract surgery

Numerator Exclusions

Not Applicable

Denominator Exceptions

None

Telehealth Eligible No
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Header

  • Updated copyright.

    Measure Section: Copyright

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Updated disclaimer.

    Measure Section: Disclaimer

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Updated rationale to align with references.

    Measure Section: Rationale

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Updated references.

    Measure Section: Reference

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

  • Revised initial population language to align with measure logic by replacing 'for patients 18 years and older who did not meet exclusion criteria' with 'between January and September of the measurement period for patients 18 years and older.'.

    Measure Section: Initial Population

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

Logic

  • Revised Cataract Surgery Between January and September of Measurement Period logic definition to include procedures starting 92 days or more before the end of the measurement period and better align with measure intent.

    Measure Section: Definitions

    Source of Change: ONC Project Tracking System (JIRA): CQM-5345

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 Degeneration of Macula and Posterior Pole (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1453): Added 1 SNOMED CT code (737273002) based on terminology update. Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (267611002) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Degenerative Disorders of Globe (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1454): Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (267611002) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1419): Renamed to Disorders of Cornea Including Corneal Opacity based on recommended value set naming conventions.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Glaucoma (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1423): Added 1 SNOMED CT code (788947003) based on terminology update. Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (267625001) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Macular Scar of Posterior Polar (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1559): Added 1 SNOMED CT code (1222888000) based on terminology update. Deleted 2 SNOMED CT codes (267611002, 21939006) based on terminology update.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Annual Update

  • Value set Payer (2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.3591): Added 5 SOP codes (1111, 1112, 142, 344, 141) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

    Measure Section: Terminology

    Source of Change: Measure Lead

Last Updated: Jun 03, 2024