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Assessment Of Cognition Using Standardized Tools Or Alternate Methods Union
eCQM Union
Performance/Reporting Period
2022
Data Elements contained within the Union
["Intervention, Performed": "Cognitive Assessment"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for assessments performed for the evaluation of cognition.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Intervention.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that describe assessments for evaluation of cognition.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that identify specific standardized tools used to evaluate cognition.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Intervention.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that describe assessments for evaluation of cognition.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that identify specific standardized tools used to evaluate cognition.
Constrained to codes in the Intervention, Performed: Cognitive Assessment value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1332)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Intervention, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document the completion of the intervention indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set.
Timing:
- relevant dateTime references the time the intervention is performed when the intervention occurs at a single point in time.
- relevantPeriod references a start and stop time for an intervention that occurs over a time interval. relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the intervention begins.
- stopTime - The time the intervention ends.
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criterion.
Notes:
- Timing refers to a single instance of an intervention. If a measure seeks to evaluate multiple interventions over a period of time, the measure developer should use CQL logic to represent the query request.
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
["Encounter, Performed": "Psych Visit - Diagnostic Evaluation"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters for diagnostic psychiatric evaluations.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter for group psychotherapy or family psychotherapy visits.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter for group psychotherapy or family psychotherapy visits.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Psych Visit - Diagnostic Evaluation value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1492)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Encounter, Performed": "Nursing Facility Visit"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters in a nursing facility.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter specific to a nursing facility, including skilled, intermediate and long term care facilities.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter other than a nursing facility visits.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter specific to a nursing facility, including skilled, intermediate and long term care facilities.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter other than a nursing facility visits.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Nursing Facility Visit value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1012)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Encounter, Performed": "Care Services in Long-Term Residential Facility"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters for patients living in assisted living, domiciliary care or rest homes.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for services provided to new and established patients living in assisted living, domiciliary care or rest home who have had an interaction with a member of their medical team.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter for settings other than assisted living, domiciliary care, or rest homes.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for services provided to new and established patients living in assisted living, domiciliary care or rest home who have had an interaction with a member of their medical team.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter for settings other than assisted living, domiciliary care, or rest homes.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Care Services in Long-Term Residential Facility value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1014)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Encounter, Performed": "Home Healthcare Services"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters for home health visits.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for a home health visit for the evaluation and management of a new or established patient.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for a home health visit for the evaluation and management of a new or established patient.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Home Healthcare Services value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1016)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Encounter, Performed": "Psych Visit - Psychotherapy"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters for psychotherapy visits.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for individual psychotherapy services.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter for group psychotherapy or family psychotherapy visits.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for individual psychotherapy services.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter for group psychotherapy or family psychotherapy visits.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Psych Visit - Psychotherapy value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1496)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Intervention, Performed": "Psych Visit - Psychotherapy"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters for psychotherapy visits.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for individual psychotherapy services.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter for group psychotherapy or family psychotherapy visits.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for individual psychotherapy services.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes concepts that represent an encounter for group psychotherapy or family psychotherapy visits.
Constrained to codes in the Intervention, Performed: Psych Visit - Psychotherapy value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1496)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Intervention, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document the completion of the intervention indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set.
Timing:
- relevant dateTime references the time the intervention is performed when the intervention occurs at a single point in time.
- relevantPeriod references a start and stop time for an intervention that occurs over a time interval. relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the intervention begins.
- stopTime - The time the intervention ends.
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criterion.
Notes:
- Timing refers to a single instance of an intervention. If a measure seeks to evaluate multiple interventions over a period of time, the measure developer should use CQL logic to represent the query request.
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
["Encounter, Performed": "Behavioral/Neuropsych Assessment"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts of encounters for neuropsychological assessments.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that describe an assessment for applicable neuropsychological assessments for behavioral health.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that describe an assessment for applicable neuropsychological assessments for behavioral health.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Behavioral/Neuropsych Assessment value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1023)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Encounter, Performed": "Occupational Therapy Evaluation"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters for assessment, management, and evaluation for occupational therapy.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for assessment, management, and evaluation for occupational therapy.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for assessment, management, and evaluation for occupational therapy.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Occupational Therapy Evaluation value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1011)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Encounter, Performed": "Office Visit"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters for an outpatient visit.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for the comprehensive history, evaluation, and management of a patient presenting with minor to high severity problems.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for the comprehensive history, evaluation, and management of a patient presenting with minor to high severity problems.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Office Visit value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1001)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Encounter, Performed": "Outpatient Consultation"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to represent concepts for encounters for outpatient interactions with a member of the medical care team.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for the comprehensive history, evaluation, and management of a patient presenting with minor to high severity problems.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Encounter.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that represent an encounter for the comprehensive history, evaluation, and management of a patient presenting with minor to high severity problems.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Constrained to codes in the Encounter, Performed: Outpatient Consultation value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.101.12.1008)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Encounter, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document that the encounter indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set is in progress or has been completed.
The "Encounter, Performed" participant references the primary participant.
Previous versions of QDM included an attribute principal diagnosis, defined as the condition that, after study, was determined to be the principal cause of the admission. QDM version 5.5 addresses that concept using the diagnosis rank=1.
Timing:
- The relevantPeriod addresses:
- startTime - The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - The time the encounter ended (discharge time).
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criteria.
Notes:
- negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
- The locationPeriod is an attribute of the attribute facility location that addresses:
- startTime - the time the patient arrived at the location. The time the encounter began (admission time).
- stopTime - the time the patient departed from the location.
["Assessment, Performed": "Standardized Tools for Assessment of Cognition"]
Value Set Description from VSAC
Clinical Focus: The purpose of this value set is to define concepts for assessments representing total score results for standardized tools used for the evaluation of cognition.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Assessment.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that describe assessments with total score results for the following standardized tools: -Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test (BOMC) -Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) -St. Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) -Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) [Note: The MMSE has not been well validated for non-Alzheimer's dementias] -Short Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) -Ascertain Dementia 8 (AD8) Questionnaire -Minimum Data Set (MDS) Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) [Note: Validated for use with nursing home patients only] -Formal neuropsychological evaluation -Mini-Cog.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Data Element Scope: This value set may use a model element related to Assessment.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes concepts that describe assessments with total score results for the following standardized tools: -Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test (BOMC) -Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) -St. Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) -Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) [Note: The MMSE has not been well validated for non-Alzheimer's dementias] -Short Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) -Ascertain Dementia 8 (AD8) Questionnaire -Minimum Data Set (MDS) Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) [Note: Validated for use with nursing home patients only] -Formal neuropsychological evaluation -Mini-Cog.
Exclusion Criteria: No exclusions.
Constrained to codes in the Assessment, Performed: Standardized Tools for Assessment of Cognition value set (2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1006)
QDM Datatype and Definition
"Assessment, Performed"
Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document completion of the assessment indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set.
Timing:
- relevant dateTime references timing for an assessment that occurs at a single point in time.
- relevant Period references a start and stop time for an assessment that occurs over a time interval
- author dateTime references the time the action was recorded.
- Refer to the eCQM expression to determine allowable timings to meet measure criterion.
Note: negation rationale indicates a one-time documentation of a reason an activity is not performed. Negation of QDM datatype-related actions for a reason always use the author dateTime attribute to reference timing and must not use relevantPeriod.
Last Updated: Jul 08, 2021