[CQM-5086] eCQM question regarding self-pay patients Created: 12/01/21  Updated: 02/24/22  Resolved: 02/24/22

Status: Closed
Project: eCQM Issue Tracker
Component/s: None

Type: EC eCQMs - Eligible Clinicians Priority: Moderate
Reporter: Jason Shropshire (Inactive) Assignee: Albert W. Taylor (Inactive)
Resolution: Answered Votes: 0
Labels: None

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Impact: For the 3 eCQMs as part of the MSSP APP Quality submission

 Description   

HI–I need clarification regarding the eCQM methodology for the APP quality submission program for the 3 clinical eCQMs below.  

Do we have to include self-pay or uninsured patients in the denominators for the 3 eCQM measures?  Or is it restricted to patients who are insured by payers?

  • CMS2: Depression Screening and Follow Up Plan
  • CMS122:  Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (> 9%)
  • CMS165:  Controlling High Blood Pressure

Thanks



 Comments   
Comment by Albert W. Taylor (Inactive) [ 01/28/22 ]

I believe that all patients who otherwise meet the IPP definition must be reported, not just Medicare eligible. Please double check with the QPP help desk to confirm that self-pay and uninsured are treated the same as non-Medicare insured patients.

Quality Payment Program (QPP)

Contact the QPP Information Center:
QPP@cms.hhs.gov
(866) 288-8292

Comment by Jason Shropshire (Inactive) [ 01/26/22 ]

Hi—Following up on this? I have not received a response; please let me know the answer to this question—
thanks

Jason Shropshire, PMP | Manager, Value Accounts
UNC Health Alliance
2000 Perimeter Park Dr, Ste. 140, Morrisville, NC 27560
p. 984-974-7287
jason.shropshire@unchealth.unc.edu

Comment by Mathematica EC eCQM Team [ 12/02/21 ]

Thank you for submitting your question. We will review your ticket and provide a response as soon as possible.

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