| Valid Data Submission Method(s) | Measure Type | High Priority Measure? | NQS Domain | Specialty Measure Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claims, Registry | Structure | Yes | Communication and Care Coordination | Diagnostic Radiology |
Measure Description
Percentage of patients undergoing a screening mammogram whose information is entered into a reminder system with a target due date for the next mammogram
Instruction
This measure is to be reported each time a screening mammogram is performed during the performance period for patients seen during the performance period. This measure is intended to reflect the quality of services provided for reminding patients when follow-up mammograms are due.
Denominator
All patients undergoing a screening mammogram
DENOMINATOR NOTE: *Signifies that this CPT Category I code is a non-covered service under the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). These non-covered services should be counted in the denominator population for registry-based measures.
Denominator Criteria (Eligible Cases):
All patients, regardless of age
AND
Diagnosis for mammogram screening (ICD-10-CM): Z12.31
AND
Patient procedure during the performance period (CPT or HCPCS): 77067*, G0202
Numerator
Patients whose information is entered into a reminder system with a target due date for the next mammogram
Numerator Instructions: The reminder system should be linked to a process for notifying patients when their next mammogram is due and should include the following elements at a minimum: patient identifier, patient contact information, dates(s) of prior screening mammogram(s) (if known), and the target due date for the next mammogram.
Numerator Options:
Performance Met: Patient information entered into a reminder system with a target due date for the next mammogram (7025F)
OR
Denominator Exception: Documentation of medical reason(s) for not entering patient information into a reminder system (eg, further screening mammograms are not indicated, such as patients with a limited life expectancy, other medical reason(s)) (7025F with 1P)
OR
Performance Not Met: Patient Information not entered into a reminder system, reason not otherwise specified (7025F with 8P)