| Measure Type | High Priority Measure? | NQS Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Process | No | Effective Clinical Care |
| Data Submission Method(s) | ||
| Claims, Registry | ||
Measure Description
Percentage of esophageal biopsy reports that document the presence of BarrettÕs mucosa that also include a statement about dysplasia
Instructions
This measure is to be submitted each time a patient’s surgical pathology report demonstrates Barrett’s Esophagus; however, only one quality-data code (QDC) per date of service for a patient is required. This measure may be submitted by eligible clinicians who perform the quality actions described in the measure based on the services provided and the measure-specific denominator coding.
Measure Submission:
The listed denominator criteria is used to identify the intended patient population. The numerator options included in this specification are used to submit the quality actions allowed by the measure. The quality-data codes listed do not need to be submitted for registry submissions; however, these codes may be submitted for those registries that utilize claims data.
Denominator
All surgical pathology biopsy reports for Barrett’s Esophagus
Denominator Criteria (Eligible Cases):
Diagnosis for Barrett’s esophagus (ICD-10-CM): K22.70, K22.710, K22.711, K22.719
AND
Patient procedure during the performance period (CPT): 88305
AND NOT
DENOMINATOR EXCLUSION:
Specimen site other than anatomic location of esophagus: G8797
Numerator
Esophageal biopsy report documents the presence of Barrett’s mucosa and includes a statement about dysplasia Numerator Options:
Performance Met:
Esophageal biopsy reports with the histological finding of Barrett’s mucosa that contains a statement about dysplasia (present, absent, or indefinite and if present, contains appropriate grading) (3126F)
OR
Denominator Exception:
Documentation of medical reason(s) for not submitting the histological finding of Barrett’s mucosa (e.g., malignant neoplasm or absence of intestinal metaplasia) (3126F with 1P)
OR
Performance Not Met: Pathology report with the histological finding of Barrett’s mucosa that does not contain a statement about dysplasia (present, absent, or indefinite, and if present, contains appropriate grading), reason not otherwise specified (3126F with 8P)