Kidney Health Evaluation
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| Measure Information | 2023 Performance Period | 2024 Performance Period | 2025 Performance Period | 2026 Performance Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Kidney Health Evaluation | Kidney Health Evaluation | Kidney Health Evaluation | Kidney Health Evaluation |
| CMS eCQM ID | CMS951v1 | CMS951v2 | CMS951v3 | CMS951v4 |
| CBE ID* | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| MIPS Quality ID | 488 | 488 | 488 | 488 |
| Measure Steward | National Kidney Foundation | National Kidney Foundation | National Kidney Foundation | National Kidney Foundation |
| Description |
Percentage of patients aged 18-75 years with a diagnosis of diabetes who received a kidney health evaluation defined by an Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) AND Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) within the measurement period |
Percentage of patients aged 18-75 years with a diagnosis of diabetes who received a kidney health evaluation defined by an Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) AND Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) within the measurement period |
Percentage of patients aged 18-85 years with a diagnosis of diabetes who received a kidney health evaluation defined by an Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) AND Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) within the measurement period |
Percentage of patients aged 18-85 years with a diagnosis of diabetes who received a kidney health evaluation defined by an Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) AND Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) within the measurement period |
| Measure Scoring | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure |
| Measure Type | Process | Process | Process | Process |
| Stratification | *See CMS951v1.html |
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| Risk Adjustment | *See CMS951v1.html |
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| Rationale | *See CMS951v1.html | Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major driver of morbidity, mortality and high healthcare costs in the United States. Currently, 37 million American adults have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk (National Kidney Foundation [NKF], 2019), with an estimated population... prevalence growing to nearly 17% among Americans aged 30 years and older by the year 2030 (Saran et al., 2019; Hoerger et al., 2015). Total Medicare spending in 2016 on both CKD and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) was over $114 billion, comprising 23% of total Medicare fee-for-service spending overall with costs increasing exponentially with advancing CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Nichols et al., 2020). In the US from 2002-2016, the burden of CKD, defined as years of life lost, years living with disability, disability-adjusted life years, and deaths, outpaced changes in the burden of disease for other conditions (Bowe et al., 2018). Patients with CKD are readmitted to the hospital more frequently than those without diagnosed CKD (Saran et al., 2019). CKD is the 9th leading cause of death in the US and is the fastest growing non-communicable disease in terms of in burden largely due to death (Hoerger et al., 2015; Bowe et al., 2018). This public health issue is driven largely by the impact of diabetes—the most common comorbid risk factor for CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Bowe et al., 2018). The intent of this process measure is to improve rates of guideline-concordant kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to more consistently identify and potentially treat or delay progression of CKD in this high-risk population. Annual kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to determine risk of CKD using eGFR and uACR is recommended by clinical practice guidelines (ADA, 2022; NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) and has been a focus of various local and national health care quality improvement initiatives, including Healthy People 2020 (United States Renal Data System, 2018). However, performance of these tests in patients with diabetes remains low, with rates that vary across Medicare (41.8%) and private insurers (49.0%) (Saran et al., 2019; Alfego et al., 2021; Stempneiwicz et al., 2021). Low rates of detection of CKD in a population of patients with diabetes have been demonstrated to be associated with low patient awareness of their own kidney health status (Szczech et al., 2014). Indeed, 90% of individuals with CKD are unaware of their condition due to under-recognition and under-diagnosis (Saran et al., 2019; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Currently, an individual’s lifetime probability of developing CKD is relatively high, reaching 54% for someone currently aged 30-49 years (Hoerger et al., 2015). Regular kidney health evaluations, utilizing both eGFR and uACR, provide an opportunity to improve identification and potential reversal of worsening kidney function, particularly in high risk populations, such as those with diabetes. Show more >Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major driver of morbidity, mortality and high healthcare costs in the United States. Currently, 37 million American adults have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk (National Kidney Foundation [NKF], 2019), with an estimated population prevalence growing to nearly 17% among Americans aged 30 years and older by the year 2030 (Saran et al., 2019; Hoerger et al., 2015). Total Medicare spending in 2016 on both CKD and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) was over $114 billion, comprising 23% of total Medicare fee-for-service spending overall with costs increasing exponentially with advancing CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Nichols et al., 2020). In the US from 2002-2016, the burden of CKD, defined as years of life lost, years living with disability, disability-adjusted life years, and deaths, outpaced changes in the burden of disease for other conditions (Bowe et al., 2018). Patients with CKD are readmitted to the hospital more frequently than those without diagnosed CKD (Saran et al., 2019). CKD is the 9th leading cause of death in the US and is the fastest growing non-communicable disease in terms of in burden largely due to death (Hoerger et al., 2015; Bowe et al., 2018). This public health issue is driven largely by the impact of diabetes—the most common comorbid risk factor for CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Bowe et al., 2018). The intent of this process measure is to improve rates of guideline-concordant kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to more consistently identify and potentially treat or delay progression of CKD in this high-risk population. Annual kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to determine risk of CKD using eGFR and uACR is recommended by clinical practice guidelines (ADA, 2022; NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) and has been a focus of various local and national health care quality improvement initiatives, including Healthy People 2020 (United States Renal Data System, 2018). However, performance of these tests in patients with diabetes remains low, with rates that vary across Medicare (41.8%) and private insurers (49.0%) (Saran et al., 2019; Alfego et al., 2021; Stempneiwicz et al., 2021). Low rates of detection of CKD in a population of patients with diabetes have been demonstrated to be associated with low patient awareness of their own kidney health status (Szczech et al., 2014). Indeed, 90% of individuals with CKD are unaware of their condition due to under-recognition and under-diagnosis (Saran et al., 2019; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Currently, an individual’s lifetime probability of developing CKD is relatively high, reaching 54% for someone currently aged 30-49 years (Hoerger et al., 2015). Regular kidney health evaluations, utilizing both eGFR and uACR, provide an opportunity to improve identification and potential reversal of worsening kidney function, particularly in high risk populations, such as those with diabetes. Show less |
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major driver of morbidity, mortality and high healthcare costs in the United States. Currently, 37 million American adults have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk (National Kidney Foundation [NKF], 2022), with an estimated population... prevalence growing to nearly 17% among Americans aged 30 years and older by the year 2030 (Saran et al., 2019; Hoerger et al., 2015). Total Medicare spending in 2016 on both CKD and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) was over $114 billion, comprising 23% of total Medicare fee-for-service spending overall with costs increasing exponentially with advancing CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Nichols et al., 2020). In the US from 2002-2016, the burden of CKD, defined as years of life lost, years living with disability, disability-adjusted life years, and deaths, outpaced changes in the burden of disease for other conditions (Bowe et al., 2018). Patients with CKD are readmitted to the hospital more frequently than those without diagnosed CKD (Saran et al., 2019). CKD is the 9th leading cause of death in the US and is the fastest growing non-communicable disease in terms of in burden largely due to death (Hoerger et al., 2015; Bowe et al., 2018). This public health issue is driven largely by the impact of diabetes—the most common comorbid risk factor for CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Bowe et al., 2018). The intent of this process measure is to improve rates of guideline-concordant kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to more consistently identify and potentially treat or delay progression of CKD in this high-risk population. Annual kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to determine risk of CKD using eGFR and uACR is recommended by clinical practice guidelines (American Diabetes Association, 2022; de Boer, 2022; NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) and has been a focus of various local and national health care quality improvement initiatives, including Healthy People 2030 (Healthy People 2030, 2023). However, performance of these tests in patients with diabetes remains low, with rates that vary across Medicare (41.8%) and private insurers (49.0%) (Saran et al., 2019; Alfego et al., 2021; Stempneiwicz et al., 2021). Low rates of detection of CKD in a population of patients with diabetes have been demonstrated to be associated with low patient awareness of their own kidney health status (Szczech et al., 2014). Indeed, 90% of individuals with CKD are unaware of their condition due to under-recognition and under-diagnosis (Saran, et al., 2019; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). Currently, an individual’s lifetime probability of developing CKD is relatively high, reaching 54% for someone currently aged 30-49 years (Hoerger et al., 2015). Regular kidney health evaluations, utilizing both eGFR and uACR, provide an opportunity to improve identification and potential reversal of worsening kidney function, particularly in high risk populations, such as those with diabetes. Show more >Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major driver of morbidity, mortality and high healthcare costs in the United States. Currently, 37 million American adults have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk (National Kidney Foundation [NKF], 2022), with an estimated population prevalence growing to nearly 17% among Americans aged 30 years and older by the year 2030 (Saran et al., 2019; Hoerger et al., 2015). Total Medicare spending in 2016 on both CKD and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) was over $114 billion, comprising 23% of total Medicare fee-for-service spending overall with costs increasing exponentially with advancing CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Nichols et al., 2020). In the US from 2002-2016, the burden of CKD, defined as years of life lost, years living with disability, disability-adjusted life years, and deaths, outpaced changes in the burden of disease for other conditions (Bowe et al., 2018). Patients with CKD are readmitted to the hospital more frequently than those without diagnosed CKD (Saran et al., 2019). CKD is the 9th leading cause of death in the US and is the fastest growing non-communicable disease in terms of in burden largely due to death (Hoerger et al., 2015; Bowe et al., 2018). This public health issue is driven largely by the impact of diabetes—the most common comorbid risk factor for CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Bowe et al., 2018). The intent of this process measure is to improve rates of guideline-concordant kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to more consistently identify and potentially treat or delay progression of CKD in this high-risk population. Annual kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to determine risk of CKD using eGFR and uACR is recommended by clinical practice guidelines (American Diabetes Association, 2022; de Boer, 2022; NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) and has been a focus of various local and national health care quality improvement initiatives, including Healthy People 2030 (Healthy People 2030, 2023). However, performance of these tests in patients with diabetes remains low, with rates that vary across Medicare (41.8%) and private insurers (49.0%) (Saran et al., 2019; Alfego et al., 2021; Stempneiwicz et al., 2021). Low rates of detection of CKD in a population of patients with diabetes have been demonstrated to be associated with low patient awareness of their own kidney health status (Szczech et al., 2014). Indeed, 90% of individuals with CKD are unaware of their condition due to under-recognition and under-diagnosis (Saran, et al., 2019; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). Currently, an individual’s lifetime probability of developing CKD is relatively high, reaching 54% for someone currently aged 30-49 years (Hoerger et al., 2015). Regular kidney health evaluations, utilizing both eGFR and uACR, provide an opportunity to improve identification and potential reversal of worsening kidney function, particularly in high risk populations, such as those with diabetes. Show less |
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major driver of morbidity, mortality and high healthcare costs in the United States. Currently, 37 million American adults have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk (National Kidney Foundation [NKF], 2022), with an estimated population... prevalence growing to nearly 17% among Americans aged 30 years and older by the year 2030 (Saran et al., 2019; Hoerger et al., 2015). Total Medicare spending in 2016 on both CKD and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) was over $114 billion, comprising 23% of total Medicare fee-for-service spending overall with costs increasing exponentially with advancing CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Nichols et al., 2020). In the US from 2002-2016, the burden of CKD, defined as years of life lost, years living with disability, disability-adjusted life years, and deaths, outpaced changes in the burden of disease for other conditions (Bowe et al., 2018). Patients with CKD are readmitted to the hospital more frequently than those without diagnosed CKD (Saran et al., 2019). CKD is the 9th leading cause of death in the US and is the fastest growing non-communicable disease in terms of in burden largely due to death (Hoerger et al., 2015; Bowe et al., 2018). This public health issue is driven largely by the impact of diabetes—the most common comorbid risk factor for CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Bowe et al., 2018). The intent of this process measure is to improve rates of guideline-concordant kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to more consistently identify and potentially treat or delay progression of CKD in this high-risk population. Annual kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to determine risk of CKD using eGFR and uACR is recommended by clinical practice guidelines (American Diabetes Association, 2022; de Boer, 2022; NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) and has been a focus of various local and national health care quality improvement initiatives, including Healthy People 2030 (Healthy People 2030, 2023). However, performance of these tests in patients with diabetes remains low, with rates that vary across Medicare (41.8%) and private insurers (49.0%) (Saran et al., 2019; Alfego et al., 2021; Stempneiwicz et al., 2021). Low rates of detection of CKD in a population of patients with diabetes have been demonstrated to be associated with low patient awareness of their own kidney health status (Szczech et al., 2014). Indeed, 90% of individuals with CKD are unaware of their condition due to under-recognition and under-diagnosis (Saran, et al., 2019; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). Currently, an individual’s lifetime probability of developing CKD is relatively high, reaching 54% for someone currently aged 30-49 years (Hoerger et al., 2015). Regular kidney health evaluations, utilizing both eGFR and uACR, provide an opportunity to improve identification and potential reversal of worsening kidney function, particularly in high risk populations, such as those with diabetes. Show more >Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major driver of morbidity, mortality and high healthcare costs in the United States. Currently, 37 million American adults have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk (National Kidney Foundation [NKF], 2022), with an estimated population prevalence growing to nearly 17% among Americans aged 30 years and older by the year 2030 (Saran et al., 2019; Hoerger et al., 2015). Total Medicare spending in 2016 on both CKD and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) was over $114 billion, comprising 23% of total Medicare fee-for-service spending overall with costs increasing exponentially with advancing CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Nichols et al., 2020). In the US from 2002-2016, the burden of CKD, defined as years of life lost, years living with disability, disability-adjusted life years, and deaths, outpaced changes in the burden of disease for other conditions (Bowe et al., 2018). Patients with CKD are readmitted to the hospital more frequently than those without diagnosed CKD (Saran et al., 2019). CKD is the 9th leading cause of death in the US and is the fastest growing non-communicable disease in terms of in burden largely due to death (Hoerger et al., 2015; Bowe et al., 2018). This public health issue is driven largely by the impact of diabetes—the most common comorbid risk factor for CKD (Saran et al., 2019; Bowe et al., 2018). The intent of this process measure is to improve rates of guideline-concordant kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to more consistently identify and potentially treat or delay progression of CKD in this high-risk population. Annual kidney health evaluation in patients with diabetes to determine risk of CKD using eGFR and uACR is recommended by clinical practice guidelines (American Diabetes Association, 2022; de Boer, 2022; NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) and has been a focus of various local and national health care quality improvement initiatives, including Healthy People 2030 (Healthy People 2030, 2023). However, performance of these tests in patients with diabetes remains low, with rates that vary across Medicare (41.8%) and private insurers (49.0%) (Saran et al., 2019; Alfego et al., 2021; Stempneiwicz et al., 2021). Low rates of detection of CKD in a population of patients with diabetes have been demonstrated to be associated with low patient awareness of their own kidney health status (Szczech et al., 2014). Indeed, 90% of individuals with CKD are unaware of their condition due to under-recognition and under-diagnosis (Saran, et al., 2019; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). Currently, an individual’s lifetime probability of developing CKD is relatively high, reaching 54% for someone currently aged 30-49 years (Hoerger et al., 2015). Regular kidney health evaluations, utilizing both eGFR and uACR, provide an opportunity to improve identification and potential reversal of worsening kidney function, particularly in high risk populations, such as those with diabetes. Show less |
| Clinical Recommendation Statement | *See CMS951v1.html | The following evidence statements are quoted verbatim from the referenced clinical guidelines and other sources, where applicable: At least once a year, assess urinary albumin (e.g., spot urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio) and estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with type 1...diabetes with duration of >= 5 years, in all patients with type 2 diabetes, and in all patients with comorbid hypertension. B (American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, 2019) Patients with diabetes should be screened annually for Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). Initial screening should commence: - 5 years after the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes; (A) or - From diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. (B) Screening should include: - Measurements of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) in a spot urine sample; (B) - Measurement of serum creatinine and estimation of GFR. (B) (NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) Show more >The following evidence statements are quoted verbatim from the referenced clinical guidelines and other sources, where applicable: At least once a year, assess urinary albumin (e.g., spot urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio) and estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with type 1 diabetes with duration of >= 5 years, in all patients with type 2 diabetes, and in all patients with comorbid hypertension. B (American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, 2019) Patients with diabetes should be screened annually for Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). Initial screening should commence: - 5 years after the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes; (A) or - From diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. (B) Screening should include: - Measurements of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) in a spot urine sample; (B) - Measurement of serum creatinine and estimation of GFR. (B) (NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) Show less |
The following evidence statements are quoted verbatim from the referenced clinical guidelines and other sources, where applicable: At least annually, urinary albumin (e.g., spot urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio) and estimated glomerular filtration rate should be assessed in people with...type 1 diabetes with duration of ≥5 years and in all people with type 2 diabetes regardless of treatment. B (American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, 2023) Patients with diabetes should be screened annually for Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). Initial screening should commence: - 5 years after the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes; (A) or - From diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. (B) Screening should include: - Measurements of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) in a spot urine sample; (B) - Measurement of serum creatinine and estimation of GFR. (B) (NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) Show more >The following evidence statements are quoted verbatim from the referenced clinical guidelines and other sources, where applicable: At least annually, urinary albumin (e.g., spot urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio) and estimated glomerular filtration rate should be assessed in people with type 1 diabetes with duration of ≥5 years and in all people with type 2 diabetes regardless of treatment. B (American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, 2023) Patients with diabetes should be screened annually for Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). Initial screening should commence: - 5 years after the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes; (A) or - From diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. (B) Screening should include: - Measurements of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) in a spot urine sample; (B) - Measurement of serum creatinine and estimation of GFR. (B) (NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) Show less |
The following evidence statements are quoted verbatim from the referenced clinical guidelines and other sources, where applicable: At least annually, urinary albumin (e.g., spot urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio) and estimated glomerular filtration rate should be assessed in people with...type 1 diabetes with duration of ≥5 years and in all people with type 2 diabetes regardless of treatment. B (American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, 2023) Patients with diabetes should be screened annually for Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). Initial screening should commence: - 5 years after the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes; (A) or - From diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. (B) Screening should include: - Measurements of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) in a spot urine sample; (B) - Measurement of serum creatinine and estimation of GFR. (B) (NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) Show more >The following evidence statements are quoted verbatim from the referenced clinical guidelines and other sources, where applicable: At least annually, urinary albumin (e.g., spot urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio) and estimated glomerular filtration rate should be assessed in people with type 1 diabetes with duration of ≥5 years and in all people with type 2 diabetes regardless of treatment. B (American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, 2023) Patients with diabetes should be screened annually for Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). Initial screening should commence: - 5 years after the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes; (A) or - From diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. (B) Screening should include: - Measurements of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) in a spot urine sample; (B) - Measurement of serum creatinine and estimation of GFR. (B) (NKF, 2007; NKF, 2012) 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 CMS951v1.html |
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| Guidance | This measure assesses performance of a comprehensive kidney evaluation in adults aged 18-75. This measure does not preclude or discourage the use of regular laboratory testing for CKD in patients outside of the age range (patients under 18 years and those over 75 years of age). 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 >This measure assesses performance of a comprehensive kidney evaluation in adults aged 18-75. This measure does not preclude or discourage the use of regular laboratory testing for CKD in patients outside of the age range (patients under 18 years and those over 75 years of age). 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 |
This measure assesses performance of a comprehensive kidney evaluation in adults aged 18-75. This measure does not preclude or discourage the use of regular laboratory testing for CKD in patients outside of the age range (patients under 18 years and those over 75 years of age). 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 >This measure assesses performance of a comprehensive kidney evaluation in adults aged 18-75. This measure does not preclude or discourage the use of regular laboratory testing for CKD in patients outside of the age range (patients under 18 years and those over 75 years of age). 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 |
This measure assesses performance of a comprehensive kidney evaluation in adults aged 18-85. This measure does not preclude or discourage the use of regular laboratory testing for CKD in patients outside of the age range (patients under 18 years and those over 85 years of age). 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 >This measure assesses performance of a comprehensive kidney evaluation in adults aged 18-85. This measure does not preclude or discourage the use of regular laboratory testing for CKD in patients outside of the age range (patients under 18 years and those over 85 years of age). 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 |
This measure assesses the performance of a comprehensive kidney evaluation in adults aged 18-85. This measure does not preclude or discourage regular laboratory testing for CKD in patients outside of the age range (patients under 18 years and those over 85 years of age). The Urine...Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) requirement can be met with a documented Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine conducted on the same urine sample AND reported less than or equal to four days apart. A calculation of uACR is not required to meet this measure, but it is intended to for the uACR to be calculated for the purposes of kidney health evaluation. If the Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine tests have different units of measure, they should be converted to the same unit of measure for the purposes of calculating uACR. The Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio Test requirement can be met if the lab result is received as a quantitative value or as an undetectable result. Undetectable results can be coded using values in the "Undetectable Lab Result Value" value set. 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 >This measure assesses the performance of a comprehensive kidney evaluation in adults aged 18-85. This measure does not preclude or discourage regular laboratory testing for CKD in patients outside of the age range (patients under 18 years and those over 85 years of age). The Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) requirement can be met with a documented Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine conducted on the same urine sample AND reported less than or equal to four days apart. A calculation of uACR is not required to meet this measure, but it is intended to for the uACR to be calculated for the purposes of kidney health evaluation. If the Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine tests have different units of measure, they should be converted to the same unit of measure for the purposes of calculating uACR. The Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio Test requirement can be met if the lab result is received as a quantitative value or as an undetectable result. Undetectable results can be coded using values in the "Undetectable Lab Result Value" value set. 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 |
All patients aged 18-75 years with a diagnosis of diabetes at the start of the measurement period with a visit during the measurement period |
All patients aged 18-75 years with a diagnosis of diabetes at the start of the measurement period with a visit during the measurement period |
All patients aged 18-85 years with a diagnosis of diabetes at the start of the measurement period with a visit during the measurement period |
All patients aged 18-85 years with a diagnosis of diabetes at the start of the measurement period with a visit during the measurement period |
| Denominator |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
| Denominator Exclusions |
Patients with a diagnosis of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); Patients with a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 5; Patients who have an order for or are receiving hospice or palliative care |
Patients with a diagnosis of ESRD; Patients with a diagnosis of CKD Stage 5; Patients who have an order for or are receiving hospice or palliative care |
Patients with a diagnosis of ESRD active during the measurement period; Patients with a diagnosis of CKD Stage 5 active during the measurement period; Patients who have an order for or are receiving hospice or palliative care |
Patients with a diagnosis of ESRD active during the measurement period; Patients with a diagnosis of CKD Stage 5 active during the measurement period; Patients who have an order for or are receiving hospice or palliative care |
| Numerator |
Patients who received a kidney health evaluation defined by an Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) AND Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) within the measurement period |
Patients who received a kidney health evaluation defined by an eGFR AND uACR within the measurement period |
Patients who received a kidney health evaluation defined by an eGFR AND uACR within the measurement period |
Patients who received a kidney health evaluation during the measurement period. Kidney health evaluation is defined by an eGFR AND uACR within the measurement period OR an eGFR and a Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine result documented less than or equal to four days apart ... Show more >Patients who received a kidney health evaluation during the measurement period. Kidney health evaluation is defined by an eGFR AND uACR within the measurement period OR an eGFR and a Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine result documented less than or equal to four days apart Show less |
| Numerator Exclusions |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
None |
| Denominator Exceptions |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Telehealth Eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Next Version | No Version Available | No Version Available | ||
| Previous Version | No Version Available |
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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 |
Removed 'PCPI(R) Foundation (PCPI[R])' as a Measure Developer to reflect active Measure Developers. | Measure Developer | Annual Update |
Updated copyright. | Copyright | Annual Update |
Updated disclaimer. | Disclaimer | Annual Update |
Updated references and measure header to reflect current evidence and new or updated literature. | Multiple Sections | Measure Lead |
Revised the guidance section to add that a Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) requirement can be met with a documented Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine conducted on the same urine sample AND reported less than or equal to four days apart. A calculation of uACR is not required to meet this measure, but it is intended to for the uACR to be calculated for the purposes of kidney health evaluation. If the Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine tests have different units of measure, they should be converted to the same unit of measure for the purposes of calculating uACR. | Guidance | Measure Lead |
Revised the guidance section to indicate that undetectable Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio tests with undetectable results can be coded using values in the "Undetectable Lab Result Value" value set. | Guidance | Measure Lead |
Revised numerator to expand allowable kidney health evaluation criteria, which includes an eGFR AND uACR within the measurement period OR an eGFR and a Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine result documented less than or equal to four days apart. | 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 |
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Updated Measure Primary CQL Library Name from 'KidneyHealthEvaluation' to 'CMS951KidneyHealthEvaluationQDM' for alignment with the CQL Style Guide. | Definitions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the version number of the Global Common Functions Library to v9.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM' to 'CQMCommonQDM.' | 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 |
Updated the timing comparison precision in the definitions by adding 'day of' operator to align with the measure intent and address time zone differences. | Definitions | Measure Lead |
Added individual Urine Albumin and Urine Creatinine testing with results less than or equal to 4 days apart as a proxy to uACR. Expressions used in this solution: Added individual Urine Albumin and Urine Creatinine testing with results less than or equal to 4 days apart as a proxy to uACR. | Definitions | ONC Project Tracking System (JIRA): CQM-6907 |
Added a codified result solution to the uACR logic expression so that uACR tests with undetectable results can be captured through the use of SNOMEDCT values included in the value set. | Definitions | ONC Project Tracking System (JIRA): CQM-6907 |
Updated the names of CQL definitions, functions, and/or aliases for clarification and to align with the CQL Style Guide. | Definitions | Annual Update |
Updated Measure Primary CQL Library Name from 'KidneyHealthEvaluation' to 'CMS951KidneyHealthEvaluationQDM' for alignment with the CQL Style Guide. | Functions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the version number of the Global Common Functions Library to v9.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM' to 'CQMCommonQDM.' | 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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TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
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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 '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 '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 |
Value Set 'Undetectable Lab Result Value' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1248.272) containing 10 SNOMEDCT codes (371928007, 272519000, 260415000, 260389003, 281297005, 131194007, 260988000, 2667000, 47492008, 444991000124106)added to measure based on public comment or implementer feedback. | Terminology | ONC Project Tracking System (JIRA): CQM-6907 |
Value Set 'Urine Albumin' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1178.88) containing 24 LOINC codes (43605-5, 77940-5, 43606-3, 43607-1, 53532-8, 6942-7, 49002-9, 49023-5, 14957-5, 50949-7, 6941-9, 30003-8, 63474-1, 50209-6, 53530-2, 51190-7, 56553-1, 14956-7, 1755-8, 1754-1, 21059-1, 58448-2, 53531-0, 11218-5) added to measure based on guidance update to allow a Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine result documented less than or equal to four days apart meet numerator criteria. | Terminology | ONC Project Tracking System (JIRA): CQM-6907 |
Value Set 'Urine Creatinine' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1178.87) containing 11 LOINC codes (58951-5, 2161-8, 25886-3, 2150-1, 2149-3, 20624-3, 30004-6, 14683-7, 55593-8, 35674-1, 57346-9) added to measure based on guidance update to allow a Urine Albumin and Urine Creatine result documented less than or equal to four days apart meet numerator criteria. | Terminology | ONC Project Tracking System (JIRA): CQM-6907 |