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Chlamydia Screening in Women

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Measure Information 2022 Performance Period 2023 Performance Period 2024 Performance Period 2025 Performance Period
Title Chlamydia Screening for Women Chlamydia Screening in Women Chlamydia Screening in Women Chlamydia Screening in Women
CMS eCQM ID CMS153v10 CMS153v11 CMS153v12 CMS153v13
CBE ID* Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
MIPS Quality ID 310 310 310 310
Measure Steward National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance
Description

Percentage of women 16-24 years of age who were identified as sexually active and who had at least one test for chlamydia during the measurement period

Percentage of women 16-24 years of age who were identified as sexually active and who had at least one test for chlamydia during the measurement period

Percentage of women 16-24 years of age who were identified as sexually active at any time during the measurement period and who had at least one test for chlamydia during the measurement period

Percentage of women 16-24 years of age who were identified as sexually active at any time during the measurement period and who had at least one test for chlamydia during the measurement period

Measure Scoring Proportion measure Proportion measure Proportion measure Proportion measure
Measure Type Process Process Process Process
Stratification *See CMS153v10.html *See CMS153v11.html

Report a total score, and each of the following strata:

Stratum 1: Patients age 16-20 by the end of the measurement period

Stratum 2: Patients age 21-24 by the end of the measurement period

Report a total score, and each of the following strata:

Stratum 1: Patients age 16-20 by the end of the measurement period.

Stratum 2: Patients age 21-24 by the end of the measurement period.

Risk Adjustment *See CMS153v10.html *See CMS153v11.html

None

None

Rationale *See CMS153v10.html *See CMS153v11.html

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the U.S., resulting in roughly 1.7 million cases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Chlamydia infections are often asymptomatic, but, if left untreated, can lead to serious and irreversible complications (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, 2014; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019).

Women are particularly vulnerable when infected with chlamydia. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to chronic pelvic pain or infertility. Pregnant women may also transmit the infection to their infant, potentially resulting in neonatal pneumonia (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019).

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the U.S., resulting in roughly 1.7 million cases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Chlamydia infections are often asymptomatic, but, if left untreated, can lead to serious and irreversible complications (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, 2021; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019).

Women are particularly vulnerable when infected with chlamydia. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to chronic pelvic pain or infertility. Pregnant women may also transmit the infection to their infant, potentially resulting in neonatal pneumonia (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019).

Clinical Recommendation Statement *See CMS153v10.html *See CMS153v11.html

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2021) recommends screening for chlamydia in all sexually active women aged 24 years or younger and in women 25 years or older who are at increased risk for infection (B recommendation)

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2021) recommends screening for chlamydia in all sexually active women aged 24 years or younger and in women 25 years or older who are at increased risk for infection (B recommendation)

Improvement Notation

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Higher score indicates better quality

Definition *See CMS153v10.html *See CMS153v11.html

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Guidance

Codes to identify sexually active women include codes for: pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives or contraceptive devices, and infertility treatments.

The denominator exclusion does not apply to patients who qualify for the initial population (IP) based on services other than the pregnancy test alone. These other services include services for sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives or contraceptive devices and infertility treatments. For example, a patient who has both a pregnancy test and a chlamydia diagnosis, either of which would qualify them for the IP, would not be eligible for this denominator exclusion.

Patient self-report for procedures as well as diagnostic studies should be recorded in 'Procedure, Performed' template or 'Diagnostic Study, Performed' template in QRDA-1. Patient self-report is not allowed for laboratory tests.

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.

Codes to identify sexually active women include codes for: pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives or contraceptive devices, and infertility treatments.

The denominator exclusion does not apply to patients who qualify for the initial population (IP) based on services other than the pregnancy test alone. These other services include services for sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives or contraceptive devices and infertility treatments. For example, a patient who has both a pregnancy test and a chlamydia diagnosis, either of which would qualify them for the IP, would not be eligible for this denominator exclusion.

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.

Codes to identify sexually active women include codes for: pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives or contraceptive devices, and infertility treatments.

The denominator exclusion does not apply to patients who qualify for the initial population (IP) based on services other than the pregnancy test alone. These other services include services for sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives or contraceptive devices and infertility treatments. For example, a patient who has both a pregnancy test and a chlamydia diagnosis, either of which would qualify them for the IP, would not be eligible for this denominator exclusion.

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.

Codes to identify sexually active women include codes for: pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives or contraceptive devices, and infertility treatments.

The denominator exclusion does not apply to patients who qualify for the initial population (IP) based on services other than the pregnancy test alone. These other services include services for sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives or contraceptive devices and infertility treatments. For example, a patient who has both a pregnancy test and a chlamydia diagnosis, either of which would qualify them for the IP, would not be eligible for this denominator exclusion.

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 16 to 24 years of age who are sexually active and who had a visit in the measurement period

Women 16 to 24 years of age by the end of the measurement period who are sexually active and who had a visit in the measurement period

Women 16 to 24 years of age by the end of the measurement period who are sexually active and who had a visit in the measurement period

Women 16 to 24 years of age by the end of the measurement period who are sexually active and who had a visit in the measurement period

Denominator

Equals Initial Population

Equals Initial Population

Equals Initial Population

Equals Initial Population

Denominator Exclusions

Women who are only eligible for the initial population due to a pregnancy test and who had an order for an x-ray or for a specified medication within 7 days of the pregnancy test.

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

Women who are only eligible for the initial population due to a pregnancy test and who had an order for an x-ray or for a specified medication within 7 days of the pregnancy test.

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

Women who are only eligible for the initial population due to a pregnancy test during the measurement period, and who had an order for an x-ray or for a specified medication on the date of the pregnancy test or the six days after the pregnancy test.

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.

Women who are only eligible for the initial population due to a pregnancy test during the measurement period, and who had an order for an x-ray or for a specified medication on the date of the pregnancy test or the six days after the pregnancy test.

Numerator

Women with at least one chlamydia test during the measurement period

Women with at least one chlamydia test during the measurement period

Women with at least one chlamydia test during the measurement period

Women with at least one chlamydia test during the measurement period

Numerator Exclusions

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Denominator Exceptions

None

None

None

None

Telehealth Eligible Yes Yes Yes Yes
Next Version No Version Available
Previous Version No Version Available

Header

  • Updated the eCQM version number.

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  • Changed all references from NQF to CBE to identify the consensus-based entity role.

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  • Updated copyright.

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    Copyright

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  • Aligned order of exclusions listed in the narrative and logic to improve overall readability.

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  • Updated grammar, wording, and/or formatting to improve readability and consistency.

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  • Updated references and measure header to reflect current evidence and new or updated literature.

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Logic

  • Renamed value set to 'Payer Type' to more accurately reflect the contents and intent of the value set.

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  • Updated the value set name for 'Online Assessments' to 'Virtual Encounter' for a more accurate description.

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  • Updated the version number of the Hospice Library to v6.0.000 and the library name from 'Hospice' to 'HospiceQDM.'

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    Definitions

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    Annual Update

  • Updated the version number of the Measure Authoring Tool (MAT) Global Common Functions Library to v8.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctions' to 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM.'

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  • Updated the version number of the Measure Authoring Tool (MAT) Global Common Functions Library to v8.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctions' to 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM.'

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    Functions

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    Annual 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.

  • Removed ICD-9 extensional value sets from select grouping value sets, leaving codes from active terminologies (ICD-10 and SNOMED), to reduce implementer burden.

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    Terminology

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    Standards/Technical Update

  • Value set Chlamydia Screening (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.110.12.1052): Added 4 LOINC codes (21613-5, 43304-5, 43404-3, 4993-2) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set Complications of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.111.12.1012): Added 4 ICD-10-CM codes (O26.641, O26.642, O26.643, O26.649) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 14 ICD-10-CM codes based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set Contraceptive Medications (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.196.12.1080): Deleted 2 RxNorm codes (1000131, 763088) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set Diagnoses Used to Indicate Sexual Activity (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.111.12.1018): Added 6 SNOMED CT codes (1260096003, 1090381000119104, 1258923000, 1269475009, 236738001, 501661611000119107) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 7 SNOMED CT codes (235009000, 13095005, 13731006, 5085001, 291829008, 291830003, 49020008) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set HIV (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.120.12.1003): Added 2 SNOMED CT codes (1187000005, 1260096003) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (420687005) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 3 ICD-9-CM codes (042, 079.53, V08) based on applicability of value set and/or OID.

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  • Value set Home Healthcare Services (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1016): Deleted 1 CPT code (99343) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set Hospice Care Ambulatory (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1584): Added 2 SNOMED CT codes (170935008, 170936009) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 1 SNOMED CT code (385765002) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set Office Visit (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1001): Deleted 2 SNOMED CT codes (30346009, 37894004) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 1 CPT code (99201) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set Virtual Encounter (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1089): Deleted 2 CPT codes (98969, 99444) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 3 HCPCS codes (G2061, G2062, G2063) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set (2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.3591): Renamed to Payer Type based on recommended value set naming conventions.

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    Terminology

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    Annual Update

  • Value set Procedures Used to Indicate Sexual Activity (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.111.12.1017): Added 6 SNOMED CT codes (1141750000, 1263416007, 28136008, 79575002, 83506002, 9497004) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 4 SNOMED CT codes (177038005, 177039002, 446934006, 68254000) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback. Deleted 1 CPT code (59135) based on review by technical experts, SMEs, and/or public feedback.

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  • Value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1089): Renamed to Virtual Encounter based on recommended value set naming conventions.

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    Terminology

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Last Updated: Aug 01, 2024