Diabetes: Eye Exam
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| Measure Information | 2023 Performance Period | 2024 Performance Period | 2025 Performance Period | 2026 Performance Period |
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| Title | Diabetes: Eye Exam | Diabetes: Eye Exam | Diabetes: Eye Exam | Diabetes: Eye Exam |
| CMS eCQM ID | CMS131v11 | CMS131v12 | CMS131v13 | CMS131v14 |
| CBE ID* | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| MIPS Quality ID | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
| 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 patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes and an active diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or diabetics with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part... of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or in the 12 months prior to the measurement period Show more >Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes and an active diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or diabetics with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or in the 12 months prior to the measurement period Show less |
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes and an active diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or diabetics with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part... of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or in the 12 months prior to the measurement period Show more >Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes and an active diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or diabetics with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or in the 12 months prior to the measurement period Show less |
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes and an active diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or diabetics with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part... of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or in the 12 months prior to the measurement period Show more >Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes and an active diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or diabetics with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or in the 12 months prior to the measurement period Show less |
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes and an active diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or diabetics with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part... of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or in the 12 months prior to the measurement period Show more >Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes and an active diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or diabetics with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or in the 12 months prior to the measurement period Show less |
| Measure Scoring | Proportion | Proportion | Proportion | Proportion |
| Measure Type | Process | Process | Process | Process |
| Stratification | *See CMS131v11.html |
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| Risk Adjustment | *See CMS131v11.html |
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| Rationale | *See CMS131v11.html | Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). In 2019, diabetes affected more than 37 million Americans (11.3 percent of the U.S. population) and killed more than 87,000 people (American Diabetes Association... [ADA], 2022a). Diabetes is a long-lasting disease marked by high blood glucose levels, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin properly (CDC, 2022a). People with diabetes are at increased risk of serious health complications including vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, amputation of feet or legs, and premature death (CDC, 2022b). In 2017, diabetes cost the U.S. an estimated $327 billion: $237 billion in direct medical costs and $90 billion in reduced productivity. This is a 34 percent increase from the estimated $245 billion spent on diabetes in 2012 (ADA, 2018). Diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the small blood vessels in the retina that may result in loss of vision. It is the leading cause of blindness in adults between 20-74 years of age. Approximately 4.1 million adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy (CDC, 2020). Show more >Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). In 2019, diabetes affected more than 37 million Americans (11.3 percent of the U.S. population) and killed more than 87,000 people (American Diabetes Association [ADA], 2022a). Diabetes is a long-lasting disease marked by high blood glucose levels, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin properly (CDC, 2022a). People with diabetes are at increased risk of serious health complications including vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, amputation of feet or legs, and premature death (CDC, 2022b). In 2017, diabetes cost the U.S. an estimated $327 billion: $237 billion in direct medical costs and $90 billion in reduced productivity. This is a 34 percent increase from the estimated $245 billion spent on diabetes in 2012 (ADA, 2018). Diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the small blood vessels in the retina that may result in loss of vision. It is the leading cause of blindness in adults between 20-74 years of age. Approximately 4.1 million adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy (CDC, 2020). Show less |
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). In 2019, diabetes affected more than 37 million Americans (11.3 percent of the U.S. population) and killed more than 87,000 people (American Diabetes Association... [ADA], 2022a). Diabetes is a long-lasting disease marked by high blood glucose levels, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin properly (CDC, 2022a). People with diabetes are at increased risk of serious health complications including vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, amputation of feet or legs, and premature death (CDC, 2022b). In 2017, diabetes cost the U.S. an estimated $327 billion: $237 billion in direct medical costs and $90 billion in reduced productivity. This is a 34 percent increase from the estimated $245 billion spent on diabetes in 2012 (ADA, 2018). Diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the small blood vessels in the retina that may result in loss of vision. It is the leading cause of blindness in adults between 20-74 years of age. Approximately 4.1 million adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy (CDC, 2020). Show more >Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). In 2019, diabetes affected more than 37 million Americans (11.3 percent of the U.S. population) and killed more than 87,000 people (American Diabetes Association [ADA], 2022a). Diabetes is a long-lasting disease marked by high blood glucose levels, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin properly (CDC, 2022a). People with diabetes are at increased risk of serious health complications including vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, amputation of feet or legs, and premature death (CDC, 2022b). In 2017, diabetes cost the U.S. an estimated $327 billion: $237 billion in direct medical costs and $90 billion in reduced productivity. This is a 34 percent increase from the estimated $245 billion spent on diabetes in 2012 (ADA, 2018). Diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the small blood vessels in the retina that may result in loss of vision. It is the leading cause of blindness in adults between 20-74 years of age. Approximately 4.1 million adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy (CDC, 2020). Show less |
Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, diabetes affected more than 38 million Americans (11.6 percent of the U.S. population) and killed more than 103,000 people (American Diabetes Association [ADA], 2024). Diabetes is a long-lasting disease marked... by high blood glucose levels, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin properly (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). People with diabetes are at increased risk of serious health complications including vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, amputation of feet or legs, and premature death (CDC, 2022b). In 2022, diabetes cost the U.S. an estimated $413 billion: $307 billion in direct medical costs and $106 billion in reduced productivity. The direct medical cost of diabetes increased by 7% between 2017 and 2022 (Parker et al., 2022). Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 18–64 years (CDC, 2024). Diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the small blood vessels in the retina that may result in loss of vision. Approximately 4.1 million adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy (CDC, 2020). Show more >Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, diabetes affected more than 38 million Americans (11.6 percent of the U.S. population) and killed more than 103,000 people (American Diabetes Association [ADA], 2024). Diabetes is a long-lasting disease marked by high blood glucose levels, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin properly (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). People with diabetes are at increased risk of serious health complications including vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, amputation of feet or legs, and premature death (CDC, 2022b). In 2022, diabetes cost the U.S. an estimated $413 billion: $307 billion in direct medical costs and $106 billion in reduced productivity. The direct medical cost of diabetes increased by 7% between 2017 and 2022 (Parker et al., 2022). Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 18–64 years (CDC, 2024). Diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the small blood vessels in the retina that may result in loss of vision. Approximately 4.1 million adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy (CDC, 2020). Show less |
| Clinical Recommendation Statement | *See CMS131v11.html | American Diabetes Association (2022b): - Adults with type 1 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist within 5 years after the onset of diabetes. (Level of evidence: B)- Patients with type 2 diabetes should have an...initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at the time of the diabetes diagnosis. (Level of evidence: B) - If there is no evidence of retinopathy for one or more annual eye exam and glycemia is well controlled, then screening every 1–2 years may be considered. If any level of diabetic retinopathy is present, subsequent dilated retinal examinations should be repeated at least annually by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. If retinopathy is progressing or sight threatening, then examinations will be required more frequently. (Level of evidence: B) Show more >American Diabetes Association (2022b): - Adults with type 1 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist within 5 years after the onset of diabetes. (Level of evidence: B) - Patients with type 2 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at the time of the diabetes diagnosis. (Level of evidence: B) - If there is no evidence of retinopathy for one or more annual eye exam and glycemia is well controlled, then screening every 1–2 years may be considered. If any level of diabetic retinopathy is present, subsequent dilated retinal examinations should be repeated at least annually by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. If retinopathy is progressing or sight threatening, then examinations will be required more frequently. (Level of evidence: B) Show less |
American Diabetes Association (2023): - Adults with type 1 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist within 5 years after the onset of diabetes. (Level of evidence: B)- Patients with type 2 diabetes should have an...initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at the time of the diabetes diagnosis. (Level of evidence: B) - If there is no evidence of retinopathy for one or more annual eye exams and glycemia is well controlled, then screening every 1–2 years may be considered. If any level of diabetic retinopathy is present, subsequent dilated retinal examinations should be repeated at least annually by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. If retinopathy is progressing or sight threatening, then examinations will be required more frequently. (Level of evidence: B) Show more >American Diabetes Association (2023): - Adults with type 1 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist within 5 years after the onset of diabetes. (Level of evidence: B) - Patients with type 2 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at the time of the diabetes diagnosis. (Level of evidence: B) - If there is no evidence of retinopathy for one or more annual eye exams and glycemia is well controlled, then screening every 1–2 years may be considered. If any level of diabetic retinopathy is present, subsequent dilated retinal examinations should be repeated at least annually by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. If retinopathy is progressing or sight threatening, then examinations will be required more frequently. (Level of evidence: B) Show less |
American Diabetes Association (2024): - Adults with type 1 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist within 5 years after the onset of diabetes. (Level of evidence: B)- Patients with type 2 diabetes should have an...initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at the time of the diabetes diagnosis. (Level of evidence: B) - If there is no evidence of retinopathy for one or more annual eye exams and glycemia is well controlled, then screening every 1–2 years may be considered. If any level of diabetic retinopathy is present, subsequent dilated retinal examinations should be repeated at least annually by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. If retinopathy is progressing or sight threatening, then examinations will be required more frequently. (Level of evidence: B) Show more >American Diabetes Association (2024): - Adults with type 1 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist within 5 years after the onset of diabetes. (Level of evidence: B) - Patients with type 2 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at the time of the diabetes diagnosis. (Level of evidence: B) - If there is no evidence of retinopathy for one or more annual eye exams and glycemia is well controlled, then screening every 1–2 years may be considered. If any level of diabetic retinopathy is present, subsequent dilated retinal examinations should be repeated at least annually by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. If retinopathy is progressing or sight threatening, then examinations will be required more frequently. (Level of evidence: B) Show less |
| Improvement Notation |
Higher score indicates better quality |
Higher score indicates better quality |
Higher score indicates better quality |
Higher score indicates better quality |
| Definition | *See CMS131v11.html |
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| Guidance | The eye exam must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or there must be evidence that fundus photography results were read by a system that provides an artificial intelligence (AI) interpretation. 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. Show more >The eye exam must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or there must be evidence that fundus photography results were read by a system that provides an artificial intelligence (AI) interpretation. 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. Show less |
The eye exam must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or there must be evidence that fundus photography results were read by a system that provides an artificial intelligence (AI) interpretation. 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. Show more >The eye exam must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or there must be evidence that fundus photography results were read by a system that provides an artificial intelligence (AI) interpretation. 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. Show less |
The eye exam must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or there must be evidence that fundus photography results were read by a system that provides an artificial intelligence (AI) interpretation. 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. Show more >The eye exam must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or there must be evidence that fundus photography results were read by a system that provides an artificial intelligence (AI) interpretation. 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. Show less |
The eye exam must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or there must be evidence that fundus photography results were analyzed by a system that provides an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) calculation. 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. Show more >The eye exam must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, or there must be evidence that fundus photography results were analyzed by a system that provides an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) calculation. 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. Show less |
| Initial Population |
Patients 18-75 years of age by the end of the measurement period, with diabetes with a visit during the measurement period |
Patients 18-75 years of age by the end of the measurement period, with diabetes with a visit during the measurement period |
Patients 18-75 years of age by the end of the measurement period, with diabetes with a visit during the measurement period |
Patients 18-75 years of age by the end of the measurement period, with diabetes with a visit during the measurement period |
| Denominator |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
| Denominator Exclusions | Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period who are living long term in a nursing home any time on or before the end of the measurement period.Exclude patients 66 and older by the end...of the measurement period with an indication of frailty for any part of the measurement period who also meet any of the following advanced illness criteria: - Advanced illness with two outpatient encounters during the measurement period or the year prior - OR advanced illness with one inpatient encounter during the measurement period or the year prior - OR taking dementia medications during the measurement period or the year prior Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. Show more >Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period who are living long term in a nursing home any time on or before the end of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period with an indication of frailty for any part of the measurement period who also meet any of the following advanced illness criteria: - Advanced illness with two outpatient encounters during the measurement period or the year prior - OR advanced illness with one inpatient encounter during the measurement period or the year prior - OR taking dementia medications during the measurement period or the year prior Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. Show less |
Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period who are living long term in a nursing home any time on or before the end of the measurement period.Exclude patients 66 and older by the end...of the measurement period with an indication of frailty for any part of the measurement period who also meet any of the following advanced illness criteria: - Advanced illness with two outpatient encounters during the measurement period or the year prior - OR advanced illness with one inpatient encounter during the measurement period or the year prior - OR taking dementia medications during the measurement period or the year prior Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. Show more >Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period who are living long term in a nursing home any time on or before the end of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period with an indication of frailty for any part of the measurement period who also meet any of the following advanced illness criteria: - Advanced illness with two outpatient encounters during the measurement period or the year prior - OR advanced illness with one inpatient encounter during the measurement period or the year prior - OR taking dementia medications during the measurement period or the year prior Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. Show less |
Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period with an indication of frailty for any part of the measurement period who also meet any of the following advanced illness criteria:- Advanced...illness diagnosis during the measurement period or the year prior - OR taking dementia medications during the measurement period or the year prior Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period who are living long term in a nursing home any time on or before the end of the measurement period. Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. Show more >Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period with an indication of frailty for any part of the measurement period who also meet any of the following advanced illness criteria: - Advanced illness diagnosis during the measurement period or the year prior - OR taking dementia medications during the measurement period or the year prior Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period who are living long term in a nursing home any time on or before the end of the measurement period. Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. Show less |
Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period with an indication of frailty for any part of the measurement period who also meet any of the following advanced illness criteria: - Advanced...illness diagnosis during the measurement period or the year prior - OR taking dementia medications during the measurement period or the year prior Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period who are living long term in a nursing home any time on or before the end of the measurement period. Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients who have bilateral absence of eyes any time during the patient’s history through the end of the measurement period. Show more >Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period with an indication of frailty for any part of the measurement period who also meet any of the following advanced illness criteria: - Advanced illness diagnosis during the measurement period or the year prior - OR taking dementia medications during the measurement period or the year prior Exclude patients 66 and older by the end of the measurement period who are living long term in a nursing home any time on or before the end of the measurement period. Exclude patients receiving palliative care for any part of the measurement period. Exclude patients who have bilateral absence of eyes any time during the patient’s history through the end of the measurement period. Show less |
| Numerator | Patients with an eye screening for diabetic retinal disease. This includes diabetics who had one of the following: •Diabetic with a diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period•Diabet...ic with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period or the year prior to the measurement period Show more >Patients with an eye screening for diabetic retinal disease. This includes diabetics who had one of the following: •Diabetic with a diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period •Diabetic with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period or the year prior to the measurement period Show less |
Patients with an eye screening for diabetic retinal disease. This includes diabetics who had one of the following: - Diabetic with a diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period-...Diabetic with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period or the year prior to the measurement period Show more >Patients with an eye screening for diabetic retinal disease. This includes diabetics who had one of the following: - Diabetic with a diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period - Diabetic with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period or the year prior to the measurement period Show less |
Patients with an eye screening for diabetic retinal disease. This includes diabetics who had one of the following: - Diabetic with a diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period-...Diabetic with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period or the year prior to the measurement period Show more >Patients with an eye screening for diabetic retinal disease. This includes diabetics who had one of the following: - Diabetic with a diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period - Diabetic with no diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period or the year prior to the measurement period Show less |
Patients with an eye screening for diabetic retinal disease. This includes patients with diabetes who had one of the following: - A diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period- No...diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period or the year prior to the measurement period - An autonomous eye exam in the measurement period - A retinal exam finding with a retinopathy severity level in any part of the measurement period - A retinal exam finding with no retinopathy severity level in the year prior to the measurement period Show more >Patients with an eye screening for diabetic retinal disease. This includes patients with diabetes who had one of the following: - A diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period - No diagnosis of retinopathy in any part of the measurement period and a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional in the measurement period or the year prior to the measurement period - An autonomous eye exam in the measurement period - A retinal exam finding with a retinopathy severity level in any part of the measurement period - A retinal exam finding with no retinopathy severity level in the year prior to the measurement period Show less |
| Numerator Exclusions |
Not Applicable |
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| Denominator Exceptions |
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| Telehealth Eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Header
TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
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Changed the 'eCQM Identifier (Measure Authoring Tool)' field name to 'CMS ID' based on tooling updates. | CMS ID | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the eCQM version number. | eCQM Version Number | Annual Update |
Updated the generic measurement period from 'January 1, 20XX through December 31, 20XX' to specify 'January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026' based on tooling updates. | Measurement Period | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated copyright. | Copyright | Annual Update |
Updated rationale to reflect new literature regarding prevalence and cost associated with diabetes treatment. | Rationale | Measure Lead |
Updated references and measure header to reflect current evidence and new or updated literature. | Multiple Sections | Measure Lead |
Revised the guidance statement in the measure header to incorporate eye exams analyzed by artificial intelligence (AI) interpretation as advised by clinical experts. | Guidance | Measure Lead |
Added denominator exclusion criteria to exclude patients who have bilateral absence of eyes any time during the patient’s history through the end of the measurement period. | Denominator Exclusions | Measure Lead |
Added numerator criteria to include an autonomous eye exam in the measurement period, a retinal exam finding with retinopathy severity level in the measurement period, and a retinal exam finding without retinopathy severity level in the year prior to the measurement period. | Numerator | Measure Lead |
Changed 'Numerator Exclusions' field to read 'None' instead of 'Not Applicable' when no exclusions are present. | Numerator Exclusions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated grammar, wording, and/or formatting to improve readability and consistency. | Multiple Sections | Annual Update |
Logic
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Updated Measure Primary CQL Library Name from 'DiabetesEyeExam' to 'CMS131DiabetesEyeExam' for alignment with the CQL Style Guide. | Definitions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the version number of the Global Common Functions Library to 9.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM' to 'CQMCommonQDM.' | Definitions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the AdvancedIllnessandFrailtyQDM library to 10.0.000. | Definitions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the HospiceQDM library to 7.0.000. | Definitions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the PalliativeCareQDM library to 5.0.000. | Definitions | Annual Update |
Added denominator exclusion criteria to exclude patients who have bilateral absence of eyes any time during the patient’s history through the end of the measurement period. | Definitions | Measure Lead |
Added numerator criteria to include an autonomous eye exam in the measurement period, a retinal exam finding with retinopathy severity level in the measurement period, and a retinal exam finding without retinopathy severity level in the year prior to the measurement period. | Definitions | Measure Lead |
Updated the names of CQL definitions, functions, and/or aliases for clarification and to align with the CQL Style Guide. | Definitions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated Measure Primary CQL Library Name from 'DiabetesEyeExam' to 'CMS131DiabetesEyeExam' for alignment with the CQL Style Guide. | Functions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the version number of the Global Common Functions Library to 9.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM' to 'CQMCommonQDM.' | Functions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the AdvancedIllnessandFrailtyQDM library to 10.0.000. | Functions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the HospiceQDM library to 7.0.000. | Functions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the PalliativeCareQDM library to 5.0.000. | Functions | Annual Update |
Value Set
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Added Direct Reference Code 'Anophthalmos of bilateral eyes (disorder)' (SNOMEDCT Code 15665641000119103) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Added Direct Reference Code 'Eye Diabetic retinopathy screening Autonomous artificial intelligence' (LOINC Code 105914-6) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Added Direct Reference Code 'Left eye Diabetic retinopathy severity level by Ophthalmoscopy' (LOINC Code 71490-7) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Added Direct Reference Code 'No apparent retinopathy' (LOINC Code LA18643-9) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Added Direct Reference Code 'Right eye Diabetic retinopathy severity level by Ophthalmoscopy' (LOINC Code 71491-5) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set 'Advanced Illness' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.110.12.1082): Deleted 1 ICD10CM code (G20) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. Added 356 SNOMEDCT codes (113901000052102, 1236931008, 1236940007, 1236941006, 1236942004, 1236943009, 1236944003, 1236945002, 1236947005, 1236948000, 1236953005, 1236954004, 1236955003, 1236956002, 1236957006, 1236958001, 1236960004, 1236961000, 1236962007, 1236963002, 1236964008, 1236966005, 1236967001, 1236968006, 1236969003, 1237031003, 1237032005, 1237033000, 1237034006, 1237035007, 1237036008, 1237037004, 1237038009, 1237039001, 1237041000, 1237042007, 1237043002, 1237044008, 1237045009, 1237046005, 1237047001, 1237048006, 1237050003, 1237051004, 1237052006, 1237053001, 1237055008, 1237056009, 1237057000, 1237372005, 1237414000, 1237415004, 1237416003, 1237422007, 1237423002, 1237424008, 1237425009, 1237426005, 1237427001, 1237428006, 1237454003, 1237455002, 1237456001, 1237457005, 1237458000, 1237460003, 1237461004, 1237465008, 1237466009, 1237467000, 1237469002, 1237471002, 1237472009, 1237473004, 1237474005, 1237476007, 1237477003, 1237478008, 1237479000, 1237480002, 1237481003, 1237482005, 1237483000, 1237484006, 1237485007, 1237487004, 1237488009, 1237489001, 1237490005, 1237492002, 1237493007, 1237494001, 1237495000, 1237496004, 1237497008, 1237498003, 1237516000, 1237517009, 1237518004, 1237519007, 1237520001, 1237521002, 1237522009, 1237523004, 1237524005, 1237525006, 1237526007, 1237527003, 1237528008, 1237529000, 1237530005, 1237531009, 1237621006, 1240346000, 1240351006, 1240352004, 1240353009, 1240355002, 1240359008, 1240362006, 1240363001, 1240370001, 1240372009, 1251445000, 1251454002, 1251456000, 1251457009, 1251458004, 1251459007, 1251460002, 1251465007, 1251466008, 1251467004, 1251468009, 1251469001, 1251470000, 1251471001, 1251472008, 1251473003, 1251474009, 1251475005, 1251482009, 1251483004, 1251484005, 1251485006, 1251486007, 1251487003, 1251489000, 1251490009, 1251491008, 1251492001, 1251493006, 1251494000, 1251495004, 1251496003, 1251497007, 1251498002, 1254689008, 1254691000, 1254723004, 1254724005, 1254725006, 1254726007, 1254727003, 1254728008, 1254732002, 1254733007, 1254734001, 1254735000, 1254740008, 1254745003, 1254746002, 1254747006, 1254748001, 1254749009, 1254750009, 1254752001, 1254753006, 1254755004, 1259465009, 1259467001, 1259469003, 1259471003, 1259473000, 1259476008, 1259478009, 1259480003, 1259485008, 1259488005, 1259492003, 1259494002, 1259496000, 1259499007, 1259501004, 1259503001, 1259511006, 1259513009, 1259517005, 1259519008, 1259522005, 1259524006, 1259529001, 1259531005, 1259579003, 1259581001, 1259584009, 1259586006, 1259591007, 1259656006, 1259661008, 1259663006, 1259665004, 1259667007, 1259675001, 1259677009, 1259679007, 1259990004, 1263484004, 1263555006, 1263585001, 1263601000, 1263639008, 1263640005, 1263641009, 1263642002, 1263643007, 1263651005, 1263652003, 1263653008, 1263654002, 1263655001, 1263656000, 1263657009, 1263658004, 1263659007, 1263660002, 1263786003, 1263911005, 1263912003, 1263913008, 1263914002, 1263999008, 1264003007, 1264066001, 1264067005, 1264068000, 1264115008, 1264116009, 1264117000, 1264118005, 1264258003, 1264357006, 1264358001, 1264364008, 1264367001, 1264369003, 1264495000, 1264497008, 1264499006, 1264500002, 1264501003, 1264502005, 1268352008, 1268353003, 1268354009, 1268386004, 1268388003, 1268390002, 1268392005, 1268393000, 1268394006, 1268395007, 1268532006, 1268542008, 1268546006, 1268561007, 1268563005, 1268698000, 1268702001, 1268716006, 1268888008, 1268911008, 1268957005, 1268961004, 1268966009, 1269042005, 1269047004, 1269048009, 1269051002, 1269052009, 1269121005, 1269122003, 1269123008, 1269125001, 1269126000, 1279841001, 1279882001, 1286863002, 1286896000, 1286898004, 1287657002, 1287665004, 1290060007, 1290066001, 1290080008, 1290115008, 1290116009, 1290117000, 1290690001, 1290695006, 1290697003, 1290698008, 1290700004, 1296659009, 1296851009, 1306321008, 1306322001, 1306323006, 1306543004, 1306544005, 1306545006, 1306546007, 1306547003, 1332483008, 1332484002, 1332485001, 1332486000, 1335987009, 1336170004, 1336171000, 1336172007, 1336173002, 1336176005, 1336177001, 1336182008, 1336185005, 1336186006, 1336188007, 1336190008, 1339031006, 1339049006, 1339050006, 1339051005, 14914851000119109, 14914931000119107, 15650751000119107, 253005002, 255039001, 683771000119101, 683781000119103, 683801000119104, 684891000119108, 686421000119103, 687341000119100, 717919005, 724003651000119103) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. Deleted 160 SNOMEDCT codes (1217692004, 13351431000119102, 16260631000119101, 1661000119106, 1691000119104, 233765002, 269616004, 285598005, 285603002, 285604008, 285605009, 285606005, 285607001, 285608006, 285609003, 285610008, 285611007, 285612000, 285613005, 285614004, 285615003, 285616002, 285617006, 285618001, 285619009, 285631006, 285633009, 285634003, 285635002, 285637005, 285638000, 285639008, 285640005, 285641009, 285642002, 285643007, 285644001, 285645000, 314987003, 314988008, 314989000, 314990009, 314991008, 314992001, 314993006, 314994000, 314995004, 314996003, 314997007, 314998002, 314999005, 315000005, 315001009, 315002002, 315003007, 315004001, 315005000, 315006004, 315007008, 315008003, 315009006, 369455009, 369456005, 369457001, 369458006, 369459003, 369460008, 369461007, 369464004, 369467006, 369468001, 369476004, 369477008, 369478003, 369479006, 369480009, 369481008, 369482001, 369484000, 369486003, 369491002, 369492009, 369500009, 369501008, 369502001, 369538008, 369540003, 369542006, 369543001, 369544007, 369545008, 369546009, 369553000, 369554006, 369555007, 369556008, 369557004, 369558009, 369560006, 369561005, 369562003, 369563008, 369564002, 369565001, 369568004, 369569007, 369570008, 369571007, 369572000, 369573005, 369574004, 369575003, 369576002, 369577006, 369578001, 369581006, 369582004, 369583009, 369584003, 369585002, 369586001, 369588000, 369589008, 369590004, 369591000, 369592007, 369593002, 369602008, 369603003, 369604009, 369605005, 369606006, 369607002, 369608007, 369609004, 369610009, 422782004, 423987006, 424887002, 434431000124103, 705176003, 712849003, 733185001, 781076008, 87101000119106, 94176003, 94177007, 94182000, 94244003, 94276008, 94277004, 94297009, 94385006, 94387003, 94401004, 94443006, 94444000, 94653000, 94655007, 96981000119102) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Added Value Set 'Autonomous Eye Exam Result or Finding' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1004.2616) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set 'Diabetes' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.103.12.1001): Added 1 ICD10CM extensional value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.1272) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. Deleted 3 ICD10 extensional value sets (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.103.11.1032, 2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.103.11.1026, 2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.103.11.1031) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. Added 1 SNOMEDCT extensional value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.1273) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. Deleted 2 SNOMEDCT extensional value sets (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.103.11.1027, 2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.103.11.1030) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set ‘Diabetic Retinopathy’ (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.327): Added 2 SNOMEDCT codes (1306699009, 1306700005) based on code system/terminology updates. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Added Value Set 'Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Level' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.1266) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set 'Frailty Diagnosis' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.113.12.1074): Deleted 1 SNOMEDCT code (52702003) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set 'Office Visit' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1001): Added 1 SNOMEDCT code (185349003) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Replaced Value Set 'ONC Administrative Sex' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1) with Value Set 'Federal Administrative Sex' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1021.121) to represent Supplemental Data Element 'SDE Sex' based on revised standards. | Terminology | Standards/Technical Update |
Value Set 'Palliative Care Encounter' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1090): Deleted 1 HCPCS code (M1017) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set 'Retinal or Dilated Eye Exam' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.115.12.1088): Added 17 SNOMEDCT codes (36844005, 56204000, 410441007, 252846004, 56072006, 392005004, 700070005, 416369006, 3047001, 417587001, 391999003, 18188000, 30842004, 410450009, 53524009, 21593001, 20067007) based on SME/expert recommendations. | Terminology | Annual Update |
Value Set 'Telephone Visits' (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1080): Added 8 CPT codes (98009, 98013, 98010, 98011, 98014, 98008, 98015, 98012) based on review by technical experts, SMEs and/or public feedback. | Terminology | Annual Update |