HbA1c results with non-numerical value

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    • Type: EC eCQMs - Eligible Clinicians
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      Thank you for your inquiry about CMS122v13 (2025 Performance Period). The intent of the measure is to look for a patient's most recent HbA1c level to be greater than 9.0%, missing, or not performed during the measurement period.

      In scenario one, if a patient has an HbA1c with a result value of 'See Comment' or 'Cancelled', the measure will consider the missing result as an indication of poor glycemic control, since the most recent test should have a result to ensure that the patient's HbA1c value is known.

      In scenario two, the measure requires a percentage (%) symbol with the HbA1c value. A missing unit of measurement is also considered insufficient and would be counted as an indication of poor control.

      If you have questions about reading the measure specification or understanding data requirements, you may refer to the "Guide for Reading eCQMs" for additional guidance. If you have questions regarding implementing the measure, you may refer to the "Implementation Checklist for eCQM Annual Update" for additional guidance. These resources can be found in the eCQI Resource Center: https://ecqi.healthit.gov/ep-ec?qt-tabs_ep=ecqm-resources&global_measure_group=eCQMs.
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      Thank you for your inquiry about CMS122v13 (2025 Performance Period). The intent of the measure is to look for a patient's most recent HbA1c level to be greater than 9.0%, missing, or not performed during the measurement period. In scenario one, if a patient has an HbA1c with a result value of 'See Comment' or 'Cancelled', the measure will consider the missing result as an indication of poor glycemic control, since the most recent test should have a result to ensure that the patient's HbA1c value is known. In scenario two, the measure requires a percentage (%) symbol with the HbA1c value. A missing unit of measurement is also considered insufficient and would be counted as an indication of poor control. If you have questions about reading the measure specification or understanding data requirements, you may refer to the "Guide for Reading eCQMs" for additional guidance. If you have questions regarding implementing the measure, you may refer to the "Implementation Checklist for eCQM Annual Update" for additional guidance. These resources can be found in the eCQI Resource Center: https://ecqi.healthit.gov/ep-ec?qt-tabs_ep=ecqm-resources&global_measure_group=eCQMs .
    • CMS0122v13

      Clarification needed regarding measure specification/measure flow for CMS 122 - Glycemic Status Assessment > 9%.

      Scenario 1:  Non-numerical lab result
      Patient seen with an eligible visit and eligible diagnosis code during the measurement period.  Most recent HbA1c test was performed during the measurement period with a value of 'See Comment' or 'Cancelled' or other non-numerical value.  Since this is a non-numerical value, how should the measure logic be applied?  Should the patient be considered IN NUMERATOR or NUMERATOR NOT MET?

       

      Scenario 2: Unit of Measurement

      Patient seen with an eligible visit and eligible diagnosis code during the measurement period.  Most recent HbA1c test was performed during the measurement period with a value of '10' instead of '10%' – the unit of measurement is not available. How should the measure logic be applied? Should the patient be considered IN NUMERATOR or NUMERATOR NOT MET? Is a unit of measurement required?

       

       

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            AIR EC eCQM Team
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            Shari Black
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