CMS 159v13 Numerator PHQ Score Calculation

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      Thank you for your inquiry regarding CMS0159v13 (Depression Remission at Twelve Months). The 0-2 score with just the first 2 questions answered is not acceptable for the depression remission numerator score. Only PHQ-9 or PHQ-9 Modified for Adolescents/Teens with all nine questions answered is acceptable for numerator compliance.
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      Thank you for your inquiry regarding CMS0159v13 (Depression Remission at Twelve Months). The 0-2 score with just the first 2 questions answered is not acceptable for the depression remission numerator score. Only PHQ-9 or PHQ-9 Modified for Adolescents/Teens with all nine questions answered is acceptable for numerator compliance.
    • CMS0159v13
    • A combination PHQ 2/9 depression screening questionnaire calculates a PHQ9 score based on the questions answered by the patient.

      Specification from the eCQI resource center the measure notes it is is looking for a PHQ9 (or PHQ9 modified) score for both the denominator and for the numerator.

      If an organization has an electronic combined PHQ 2/9 form where the patient is asked the first 2 questions (PHQ2) and if the score for those first 2 questions is 3 or greater, the remaining 7 questions open up to be answered and calculate a score.

      But if the first 2 questions of the PHQ2 score is 0-2, then the remaining questions do not open up for the patient to answer. Would this score of a 0-2 with just the first 2 questions answered (out of the 9) be acceptable for the depression remission numerator score?

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            AIR EC eCQM Team
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            Kathryn Hettrick
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