| Valid Data Submission Method(s) | Measure Type | High Priority Measure? | NQS Domain | Specialty Measure Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registry | Process | Yes | Communication and Care Coordination | Orthopedic Surgery |
Measure Description
Percentage of patients regardless of age undergoing a total knee replacement with documented shared decision-making with discussion of conservative (non-surgical) therapy (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), analgesics, weight loss, exercise, injections) prior to the procedure
Instruction
This measure is to be reported each time a procedure for total knee replacement is performed during the performance period. There is no diagnosis associated with this measure. This measure may be reported by eligible clinicians who perform the quality actions described in the measure based on the services provided and the measure-specific denominator coding.
Denominator
All patients regardless of age undergoing a total knee replacement
Denominator Criteria (Eligible Cases):
All patients regardless of age
AND
Patient procedure during the performance period (CPT): 27438, 27442, 27445, 27446, 27447
Numerator
Patients with documented shared decision-making including discussion of conservative (non-surgical) therapy (e.g. NSAIDs, analgesics, weight loss, exercise, injections) prior to the procedure
Numerator Options:
Performance Met: Patients with documented shared decision-making including discussion of conservative (non-surgical) therapy (e.g., NSAIDs, analgesics, weight loss, exercise, injections) prior to the procedure (G9296)
OR
Performance Not Met: Shared decision-making including discussion of conservative (non-surgical) therapy (e.g. NSAIDs, analgesics, weight loss, exercise, injections) prior to the procedure not documented, reason not given (G9297)