[CQM-6773] questions regarding exceptions for QM66 Created: 02/20/24 Updated: 03/08/24 Resolved: 03/08/24 |
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| Status: | Closed |
| Project: | eCQM Issue Tracker |
| Component/s: | None |
| Type: | EC eCQMs - Eligible Clinicians | Priority: | Moderate |
| Reporter: | rene sullivan (Inactive) | Assignee: | Mathematica EC eCQM Team (Inactive) |
| Resolution: | Answered | Votes: | 0 |
| Labels: | None | ||
| Contact Name: | Rene Sullivan |
| Contact Email: | brws1@aol.com |
| Contact Phone: | 205-333-3330 |
| Institution/Name: | ENT Associates of Tuscaloosa PC |
| Solution: | Thank you for your question for CMS146v12, Appropriate Testing for Pharyngitis (2024 performance period). Denominator exclusions refine healthcare quality assessments by excluding specific individuals or events, ensuring that metrics apply to clinically relevant populations and account for circumstances where interventions may not be appropriate. This focuses improvement efforts on impactful areas. Moreover, denominator exclusions contribute to fair comparisons between healthcare entities. For this measure, specifically, the intent of the exclusions is to avoid penalizing entities for prescribing antibiotics when a patient may have other conditions besides pharyngitis for which an antibiotic is warranted.
For further information on eCQM specifications, please refer to the eCQI resource center at https://ecqi.healthit.gov/ep-ec?qt-tabs_ep=0. |
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| 2024 Performance Period EC eCQMs: |
CMS0124v12
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| Comments |
| Comment by rene sullivan (Inactive) [ 02/29/24 ] |
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It just seems that the exceptions to this measure are too many. We are an ENT Doctor and the dx of Pharyngitis is used often, but with all the exceptions we ended up with - we had 140 exclusions out of 147- I don't see how we can obtain this measure. Do you have any suggestions for us? |
| Comment by Mathematica EC eCQM Team (Inactive) [ 02/29/24 ] |
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Can you clarify what your questions are regarding exceptions for CMS124v12? |
| Comment by rene sullivan (Inactive) [ 02/28/24 ] |
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I do not see a question anywhere - let me know how to access the question you have? |
| Comment by Mathematica EC eCQM Team (Inactive) [ 02/28/24 ] |
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Thank you again for your inquiry. In order for our team to address your concern, please provide a response to our clarifying question. If we receive no response within 5 days, we will close this ticket. |
| Comment by Mathematica EC eCQM Team (Inactive) [ 02/28/24 ] |
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We continue to investigate the issue noted in your ticket and will provide a response as soon as we are able. Thank you for your patience. |
| Comment by Mathematica EC eCQM Team (Inactive) [ 02/21/24 ] |
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Thank you for your inquiry. Can you clarify your questions regarding exceptions for CMS124v12? |
| Comment by Mathematica EC eCQM Team (Inactive) [ 02/21/24 ] |
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Thank you for submitting your question. We will review your ticket and provide a response as soon as possible. |