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0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Measure Update Measure Title & Steward # Measure Short Description Measure Detailed Description Measure Comparison MU 2011 vs MU 2014 What did the old measure include What changes are applied to the new measure What are current considerations due to measure update Azara CQM’s
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Updates to MU 2014 Colorectal Cancer Screening Updates to MU 2014 Colorectal Cancer Screening SNOMED- CT T he SNOMED code changes follows the same removal and addition patterns as previous codes. Specific CRC, Flex sig, FOBT Dx and procedures were removed and updated Colonoscopy, Total Colectomy and Face to Face encounters were added to accommodate the 2014 measure specifications SNOMED- CT T he SNOMED code changes follows the same removal and addition patterns as previous codes. Specific CRC, Flex sig, FOBT Dx and procedures were removed and updated Colonoscopy, Total Colectomy and Face to Face encounters were added to accommodate the 2014 measure specifications Population Criteria The 2011 population queried for patients >= 50 and = 50 year(s) and < 75 Criteria for CRC screening type and look back timing also changed Population Criteria The 2011 population queried for patients >= 50 and = 50 year(s) and < 75 Criteria for CRC screening type and look back timing also changed MU 2014 Measure Update Change Summary ICD 9 and 10 Codes Diagnosis Some ICD-9 codes for Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, Flex sig, FOBT and Total Colectomy were removed from the 2014 measure specification from both the exclusion and numerator criteria ‘s In addition V codes for Encounter outpatient were also removed from the 2014 measure specification ICD-10 codes for CRC were removed as indicators for patients that would fall into the denominator exclusion group ICD 9 and 10 Codes Diagnosis Some ICD-9 codes for Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, Flex sig, FOBT and Total Colectomy were removed from the 2014 measure specification from both the exclusion and numerator criteria ‘s In addition V codes for Encounter outpatient were also removed from the 2014 measure specification ICD-10 codes for CRC were removed as indicators for patients that would fall into the denominator exclusion group LOINC Additions to LOINC codes for FOBT test were made LOINC Additions to LOINC codes for FOBT test were made CPT Codes & HCPCS Additional CPT codes were added for patients that have a Home Health Care encounter. This may expand the initial population if the practice renders significant home care visits. Several outpatient encounter codes were deleted from the 2014 measure specification. Some HCPCS codes for Colorectal cancer have been removed e.g., G0214 as indicators for patients to be excluded from the population Some FOBT codes were also removed e.g. G0328 as indicators for patients that meet the numerator criteria Codes for Annual Wellness visit were added to identify established patients to fall into the initial population CPT Codes & HCPCS Additional CPT codes were added for patients that have a Home Health Care encounter. This may expand the initial population if the practice renders significant home care visits. Several outpatient encounter codes were deleted from the 2014 measure specification. Some HCPCS codes for Colorectal cancer have been removed e.g., G0214 as indicators for patients to be excluded from the population Some FOBT codes were also removed e.g. G0328 as indicators for patients that meet the numerator criteria Codes for Annual Wellness visit were added to identify established patients to fall into the initial population
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Colorectal Cancer Screening MU 2014 Patients with one or more screenings for colorectal cancer Numerator Patients years of age with a visit during the measurement period Denominator The percentage of adults 50–75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer.
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Measure Short Definition Colorectal Cancer Screening Measure MU 2011 The percentage of adults 50–75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer. MU 2014 Patients years of age with a visit during the measurement period Patients with one or more screenings for colorectal cancer. Appropriate screenings are defined by any one of the following criteria below: - Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) during the measurement period - Flexible sigmoidoscopy during the measurement period or the four years prior to the measurement period - Colonoscopy during the measurement period or the nine years prior to the measurement period,
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Explanation and Impact of Changes Population Criteria The 2011 population queried for patients >= 50 and = 50 year(s) and < 75 Criteria for meeting the CRC screening also changed the timings as follows: 2011 FOBT 2yrs 2014 FOBT 1yr/Measure Period 2011 Flexsig w/in 5 yrs 2014 Flexsig performed within 4 years 2011 Colonoscopy w/in 10 yrs 2014 Colonoscopy w/in 9 yrs The 2011 population queried for patients >= 50 and = 50 year(s) and < 75 Criteria for meeting the CRC screening also changed the timings as follows: 2011 FOBT 2yrs 2014 FOBT 1yr/Measure Period 2011 Flexsig w/in 5 yrs 2014 Flexsig performed within 4 years 2011 Colonoscopy w/in 10 yrs 2014 Colonoscopy w/in 9 yrs See excel for details on Population Criteria Colorectal Cancer Screening Measure
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Explanation and Impact of Changes CPT Codes Removed (from 2011) - Encounter Outpatient * FOBT CPT Codes Added (to 2014) - Home Healthcare * (removed from Encounter Outpatient but added for Home Care services CPT Codes Added- NONE CPT CODES Additional CPT codes were added for patients that have a Home Health Care encounter. This may expand the initial population if the practice renders significant home care visits. Several outpatient encounter codes were deleted from the 2014 measure specification. Practices should review their CPT code usage to assess if deleted codes are currently active. Additional CPT codes were added for patients that have a Home Health Care encounter. This may expand the initial population if the practice renders significant home care visits. Several outpatient encounter codes were deleted from the 2014 measure specification. Practices should review their CPT code usage to assess if deleted codes are currently active. Colorectal Cancer Screening Measure
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Explanation and Impact of Changes Some HCPCS codes for Colorectal cancer have been removed e.g., G0214 as indicators for patients to be excluded from the population Some FOBT codes were also removed e.g. G0328 as indicators for patients that meet the numerator criteria Codes for Annual Wellness visit were added to identify established patients to fall into the initial population All of these changes further validates eligible patients that meet the initial population, denominator exclusion and numerator criteria Some HCPCS codes for Colorectal cancer have been removed e.g., G0214 as indicators for patients to be excluded from the population Some FOBT codes were also removed e.g. G0328 as indicators for patients that meet the numerator criteria Codes for Annual Wellness visit were added to identify established patients to fall into the initial population All of these changes further validates eligible patients that meet the initial population, denominator exclusion and numerator criteria Health Care Common Procedure Codes (HCPCS) HCPCS Codes Removed (from 2011) -Colorectal cancer- G0213, G0214, G0215, G0231 -FOBT G0328, G0394 HCPCS Codes Added (to 2014) -Annual Wellness Visit G0438 G0439 Colorectal Cancer Screening Measure
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Explanation and Impact of Changes Some Dx codes for Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, Flex sig, FOBT and Total Colectomy were removed from the 2014 measure specification from both the exclusion and numerator criteria's In addition V codes for Encounter outpatient were also removed from the 2014 measure specification Some Dx codes for Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, Flex sig, FOBT and Total Colectomy were removed from the 2014 measure specification from both the exclusion and numerator criteria's In addition V codes for Encounter outpatient were also removed from the 2014 measure specification ICD-9 Codes ICD-9 Codes Removed from Colonoscopy Colorectal cancer V Encounter outpatient V70.0 V70.3 V70.5 V70.6 V70.8 V70.9 -Flexible Sigmoidoscopy FOBT V Total colectomy ICD-9 Codes Added None Colorectal Cancer Screening Measure
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Explanation and Impact of Changes Dx codes for CRC were removed as indicators for patients that would fall into the denominator exclusion group ICD-10 Codes ICD-10 Codes Removed from Colorectal Cancer C18 C18.0 C21 D12 D12.0 D12.1 D12.2 D12.3 D12.4 D12.5 D12.6 D12.7 D12.8 D12.9 D50 D50.0 K50.1 K K K50.8 K50.80 K50.81 K K K K K K K51 K51.5 K51.8 K51.9 K52 K52.1 K52.2 K52.8 K55 K55.0 K55.1 K55.8 K57.30 K57.33 K59 K59.01 K59.02 K59.09 K62.0 K62.1 K62.5 R19.5 Z12.12 Z12.13 Z15 Z83.71 Z85.03 Z85.04 Z ICD-10 Codes Added NONE Colorectal Cancer Screening Measure
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Explanation and Impact of Changes The SNOMED code changes follows the same removal and addition patterns as previous codes. Specific CRC, Flex sig, FOBT Dx and procedures were removed and updated Colonoscopy, Total Colectomy and Face to Face encounters were added to accommodate the 2014 measure specifications Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Codes (SNOMED-CT) SNOMED-CT Codes Removed from Colorectal cancer Flexible Sigmoidoscopy FOBT Total colectomy SNOMED-CT Codes Added Colonoscopy Face-to-Face Interaction Total Colectomy , , , Colorectal Cancer Screening Measure
0034 Colorectal Cancer Screening CMS Explanation and Impact of Changes Additions to LOINC codes for FOBT test were made This is a common unbilled service therefore clinics should review protocols for using proper LOINC code options associated to ordering a Fecal Occult, Occult Blood Guaiac etc. Additions to LOINC codes for FOBT test were made This is a common unbilled service therefore clinics should review protocols for using proper LOINC code options associated to ordering a Fecal Occult, Occult Blood Guaiac etc. LOINC CODES Colorectal Cancer Screening Measure LOINC Codes Removed from 2011 None LOINC Codes Added 2014 FOBT , , ,