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EC eCQMs
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Resolution: Answered
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Moderate
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None
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Amanda Fredricksen
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Mayo Clinic
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CMS0002v13
Question regarding Depression Screening and Follow Up measure for traditional MIPS eCQM.
The 2024 specifications state that patients who have a history of depression will now be included in the denominator. Our organization has questions related to patients with a history of depression who screen positive for depression.
Scenario 1: Patient with a history of depression screens positive during the most recent screening. The patient is already on a depression medication and the provider makes no adjustments to medication dose/frequency but does refill the medication at the time of the appointment. Does this meet numerator criteria for follow-up plan?
Scenario 2: Patient with a history of depression screens positive during the most recent screening. The patient is already on a depression medication and the provider makes no adjustments to medication dose/frequency. Provider does not order a refill of the depression medication because the patient has multiple refills remaining. The depression medication remains active on the patient’s medication list. Does this meet numerator criteria for follow-up plan?