KSPEC HEDIS Benchmarks and Coding Guidelines for Quality Care

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1 KSPEC HEDIS Benchmarks and Coding Guidelines for Quality Care

2 Table of Contents Adolescent Well-Care Visits: Children 12 to 21 Years Old... 2 Adult Body Mass Index Assessment... 4 Antidepressant Medication Management... 6 Appropriate Testing for Children with Pharyngitis... 8 Appropriate Treatment for Children with Upper Respiratory Infections Avoidance of Antibiotic Treatment for Adults with Acute Bronchitis Breast Cancer Screening Cervical Cancer Screening Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations Comprehensive Diabetes Care Follow-Up after Hospitalization for Mental Illness Follow-Up Care for Children Prescribed ADHD Medication Lead Screening in Children Medication Management for People with Asthma Initiation and Engagement of Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence Treatment Pharmacotherapy Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation Prenatal and Postpartum Care Spirometry Testing for Members with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Use of Imaging Studies for Lower Back Pain Weight Assessment, Nutritional Counseling and Physical Activity Well-Child Visits: Children 0 to 15-Months Old Well-Child Visits: Children 3 to 6 Years Old KSPEC May 2018

3 Adolescent Well-Care Visits: Children 12 to 21 Years Old This HEDIS measure looks at members years of age who have had at least one annual comprehensive well-care visit with a PCP or OB/GYN during the year. * HEDIS is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Record your efforts Follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and Bright Futures Recommendations for comprehensive well-care visits. Indicate in your medical record that the office visit was specifically for a well-care exam and include the visit date. o Do not include services rendered during an inpatient or emergency department (ED) visit or that are specific to the assessment or treatment of an acute or chronic condition. Document each well visit in the member s medical record, and make sure your medical records reflect all of the following: o A health and developmental history (both physical and mental) o A physical exam o Health education and anticipatory guidance Codes to identify comprehensive well-care visits: CPT ICD-10 HCPCS Z00.00, Z00.01, Z00.121, Z00.129, Z00.5, Z00.8, Z02.0, Z02.1, 99384, 99385, Z02.2, Z02.3, Z02.4, Z02.5, Z02.6, Z02.71, Z02.79, Z02.81, Z02.82, G0438, G , Z02.83, Z02.89, Z02.9 If you encounter abnormalities, address a pre-existing problem, or perform other evaluations during a well-child visit or preventive care services and the problem/abnormality is significant enough to require additional work or referral to perform the key components, use the appropriate visit codes. Helpful tips Regularly use your member roster to contact members who need an annual exam soon or are new to your practice. Send appointment reminders. Ask your Provider Relations representative if missed well-care opportunity reports are available. If you use an electronic medical record (EMR), create a flag to track members due for an upcoming preventive screening and contact them. If you do not use an EMR, create a manual tracking method. Complete annual health checks during sick visits and sports physicals. These may be missed opportunities for screenings. Page 2 of 64

4 Consider offering office hours into the evening, early morning or weekends to accommodate working parents and young adults as well as children involved in after-school activities. Consider having a teen night at your practice to educate them about the importance of health, nutrition, well visits and other teen health-related topics. How can we help? We can help you bring our members in for their well visits by: Keeping you up-to-date on members overdue for services. Assisting with patient scheduling (if available). Encouraging preventive care through our programs. Contact your Provider Relations representative with any questions. Notes Page 3 of 64

5 Adult Body Mass Index Assessment This HEDIS measure looks at members years of age who had an outpatient visit with documentation of weight and body mass index (BMI) value during the current or prior year. Members younger than age 20 must have a height, weight and BMI percentile documented and/or plotted on a BMI chart. Record your efforts Make sure your medical records reflect all of the following: The date of the outpatient visit For members years of age the weight and BMI value For members younger than age 20 include the following: o BMI percentile documented as a value (for example, 85th percentile) o BMI percentile plotted on an age-growth BMI chart o Height and weight Codes to identify outpatient visits: CPT , , , , , , , , 99411, 99412, 99429, 99455, HCPCS G0402, G0438, G0439, G0463, T1015 Codes to identify BMI: Description ICD-10 BMI codes For those over the age of 20, use age-appropriate codes: Z68.1, Z68.20-Z68.39, Z Z68.45 BMI percentile For those younger than age 20: Z68.51-Z68.54 Helpful tips Discuss the importance of ideal weight, nutrition and exercise with all members. Document all discussions about BMI including any patient nutritional counseling sessions. Encourage your staff to use tools within the office to promote teaching on ideal BMI and chronic disease conditions related to obesity or being overweight (i.e., handheld cards, charts, EMR flags and educational brochures). Provide staff training on BMI documentation, and enhance your obesity prevention services. Remember: Annual well visits are a great time to discuss BMI assessment. Place posters and educational messages in treatment rooms and waiting areas to help motivate members to initiate discussions with you about health screenings. Review your electronic medical records (EMRs) or assessment forms for fields that document BMI. Offices that use EMRs should check whether their systems have the ability to auto calculate BMI once a height and weight is entered. Page 4 of 64

6 Talk to your local Provider Relations representative if we can assist. Only apply the optional pregnancy exclusion to female members. Remember to include applicable ICD-10 codes on claim forms to help reduce the burden of HEDIS medical record review! How can we help? We help you with BMI screening by: Distributing adult BMI charts during office site visits (if available). Educating members on the importance of BMI screening through our programs o Contact your local Provider Relations representative for information. Other available resources You can find more information and tools online at: Notes Page 5 of 64

7 Antidepressant Medication Management This HEDIS measure looks at members 18 years of age and older as of April 30 with a diagnosis of major depression who were newly treated with an antidepressant medication and remained on antidepressant medication treatment. The following two timelines are required for this measure: Effective acute phase treatment members newly diagnosed and treated who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 84 days (12 weeks) Effective continuation phase treatment members newly diagnosed and treated who remained on an antidepressant medication for at least 180 days (six months) Diagnosis codes for major depression: Description ICD-10 Major depression F32.0, F32.1, F32.2, F32.3, F32.4, F32.9, F33.0, F33.1, F33.2, F33.3, F33.41, F33.9 Codes to identify visit type: Description CPT HCPCS , 99078, , , , , Stand-alone , , , visit , , 99411, 99412, Visit ED Telephone visits 90791, 90792, , , 90845, 90847, 90849, 90853, , 90875, 90876, , , 99238, 99239, , G0155, G0176, G0177, G0409-G0411, G0463, H0002, H0004, H0031, H0034-H0037, H0039, H0040, H2000, H2001, H2010-H2020, M0064, S0201, S9480, S9484, S9485, T1015 Helpful tips Educate your members and their spouses, caregivers and/or guardians about the importance of: o Complying with long-term medications. o Not abruptly stopping medications without consulting you. o Contacting you immediately if they experience any unwanted/adverse reactions so that their treatment can be re-evaluated. o Scheduling and attending follow-up appointments to review the effectiveness of their medications. o Calling your office if they cannot get their medications refilled. Discuss the benefits of participating in a behavioral health case management program. Page 6 of 64

8 Ask your members who have a behavioral health diagnosis to provide you access to their behavioral health records if you are their primary care provider. How can we help? We help you with antidepressant medication management by: o Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Other available resources You can find more information and tools online at: o o Notes Page 7 of 64

9 Appropriate Testing for Children with Pharyngitis This HEDIS measure evaluates members 3-18 years of age who had an outpatient visit or ED encounter with only a diagnosis of pharyngitis, were dispensed an antibiotic, and received group A streptococcus (strep) tests three days before or after the prescription. Since there is considerable evidence that prescribing antibiotics is not the first line of treatment for cold or sore throat caused by viruses, pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend only children with lab-confirmed group A strep be treated with appropriate antibiotics. Record results of strep test. Codes to identify pharyngitis: Description ICD-10 Acute pharyngitis J02.8, J02.9 Acute tonsillitis J03.00, J03.01, J03.80-J03.81, J03.90-J03.91 Streptococcal sore throat J02.0 Codes to identify group A streptococcal tests: CPT LOINC 87070, 87071, 87081, 87430, 626-2, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Logical Observation Identifier Names and Codes (LOINC) are for reporting clinical observations and laboratory testing. Codes to identify visit type: Description CPT HCPCS Outpatient , , , , G0438, G0439, , , , , 99411, G , 99420, 99429, 99455, ED Exclusions: Encounters with greater than one diagnosis Children with a history of antibiotic prescription within 30 days of encounter Helpful tips If a patient tests negative for group A strep but insists on an antibiotic: o Refer to the illness as a sore throat due to a cold; members tend to associate the label with a less-frequent need for antibiotics. o Write a prescription for symptom relief, like over-the-counter medicines. Page 8 of 64

10 Educate members on the difference between bacterial and viral infections. (This is a key point in the success of this measure.) Document the performance of a rapid strep test or the parent/caregiver s refusal of testing in medical records. Discuss with members ways to treat symptoms: o Get extra rest. o Drink plenty of fluids. o Use over-the-counter medications. o Use a cool-mist vaporizer and nasal spray for congestion. o Eat ice chips or use throat spray or lozenges for sore throats. Educate members and their parents/caregivers that they can prevent infection by: o Washing hands frequently. o Keeping an infected person s eating utensils and drinking glasses separate from other family members. o o Thoroughly washing an infected toddler s toys in hot water with disinfectant soap. Keeping a child diagnosed with a strep sore throat out of school or day care until he or she has taken antibiotics for at least 24 hours and until symptoms improve. How can we help? We help you with appropriate testing for children with pharyngitis by: Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Providing education to our members on pharyngitis through newsletters, community events and health education materials like our Healthy Tips fliers (if available). o Contact your local Provider Relations representative to find out if you can request copies of Healthy Tips fliers for your office. Other available resources Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website ( for the helpful materials listed below: Prescription Pad for Viral Infection Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work Cold or Flu: Antibiotics Don t Work for You Notes Page 9 of 64

11 Appropriate Treatment for Children with Upper Respiratory Infections This HEDIS measure looks at members 3 months-18 years of age who were given a diagnosis of upper respiratory infection (URI) and were not dispensed an antibiotic prescription. Educating members on the difference between bacterial and viral infections is a key factor in the success of this measure; reducing unnecessary use of antibiotics is the goal of this measure. Diagnosis codes to identify URI: Description ICD-10 Acute bronchitis due to Coxsackievirus J20.3 Acute bronchitis due to Mycoplasma Pneumonia J20.4 Acute bronchitis due to Hemophilus Influenza J20.1 Acute bronchitis due to Streptococcus J20.2 Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic J40 Acute Nasopharyngitis (common cold) J00 Acute Laryngopharyngitis J06.0 Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified J06.9 Acute bronchitis due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus J20.5 Acute bronchitis due to Rhinovirus J20.6 Acute bronchitis due to Echovirus J20.7 Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms J20.8 Acute bronchitis, unspecified J20.9 Helpful tips Be equipped to teach members about the real cause of their illness and explain how using antibiotics when they re not needed can be harmful and cause antibiotic resistance. Educate members on the effects of frequently using antibiotics for a viral infection by using educational tools that are available. Post educational materials in your waiting room and treatment areas for members. Focus your discussion on things members can do to treat the symptoms of URI and the common cold, like: o Getting extra rest. o Drinking plenty of fluids. o Treating the symptoms with over-the-counter medications. o Using a cool mist vaporizer/nasal spray for congestion. o Using ice chips or throat spray/lozenges for sore throats. Page 10 of 64

12 If a parent/caregiver insists on an antibiotic: o Refer to the illness as a common cold; parents and caregivers tend to associate the label with a less-frequent need for antibiotics. o Write a prescription for symptom relief, such as an over-the-counter cough medicine. How can we help? We help you meet this benchmark by: Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Other available resources Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website ( for the helpful materials listed below: Prescription Pad for Viral Infection Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work Cold or Flu: Antibiotics Don t Work for You Notes Page 11 of 64

13 Avoidance of Antibiotic Treatment for Adults with Acute Bronchitis Since there is considerable evidence that prescribing antibiotics for uncomplicated acute bronchitis is not indicated unless they are associated comorbid diagnosis, this HEDIS measure looks at the percentage of adults years of age with a diagnosis of uncomplicated acute bronchitis who were not dispensed an antibiotic prescription. Codes to indicate acute bronchitis: ICD-10 J20.3, J20.4, J20.5, J20.6, J20.7, J20.8, J20.9 Codes to identify visit type: Diagnosis CPT HCPCS , 99211, 99215, , , Outpatient , , , , visit 99411, 99412, 99429, 99455, Observation 99217, 99218, 99219, ED G0402, G0438, G0439, G0463, T1015 Exclusions Members diagnosed with pharyngitis or a competing diagnosis during the period 30 days prior to the episode date through seven days after the episode date (38 days total) are excluded. Members with a diagnosis of one of the following during the 12 months prior to or on the episode date are excluded: o HIV o COPD o HIV type 2 o Cystic Fibrosis o Malignant Neoplasms o Comorbid conditions o Emphysema o Disorders of the immune system Helpful tips If prescribing an antibiotic for a bacterial infection (or comorbid condition) in members with uncomplicated acute bronchitis, be sure to use the diagnosis code for the bacterial infection and/or comorbid condition. If a patient insists on an antibiotic: o Refer to the illness as a chest cold rather than bronchitis; members tend to associate the label with a less-frequent need for antibiotics. o Write a prescription for symptom relief, such as an over-the-counter cough medicine. o Treat with antibiotics if associated comorbid diagnosis. Page 12 of 64

14 How can we help? We help you with avoidance of antibiotic treatment for adults with acute bronchitis by: Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Other available resources Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website ( for the helpful materials listed below: Prescription Pad for Viral Infection Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work Cold or Flu: Antibiotics Don t Work for You Notes Page 13 of 64

15 Breast Cancer Screening This HEDIS measure looks at women years of age who had at least one mammogram to screen for breast cancer during the current or prior year. Record your efforts Review member medical records for breast cancer screenings. Each member should have one or more mammograms any time on or between October 1 two years prior to the measurement year and December 31 of the measurement year. o Note, since this measure evaluates primary breast cancer screening tomosynthesis (3-D mammography), biopsies and breast ultrasounds, MRIs do not count as a primary breast cancer screening. Codes to document mammography: CPT HCPCS 77055, 77056, 77057, , G0202, G0204, G0206 Helpful tips Discuss mammogram screening with all female members between years of age (younger if the patient has a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors). History of bilateral mastectomy or unilateral mastectomies can be documented on provider chart as member s history. Conduct outreach calls to members to remind them of the importance of annual wellness visits and assist in scheduling mammograms. Request and retain copies of mammography results in patient records. o Tell members to make sure they ask the mammography center to send a copy, or have the member bring a copy to your office for records. Use your electronic medical records (EMRs) to create flags or reminders for members who need a referral for a mammogram during their annual visit. Arrange one-on-one patient education by a health professional or trained person to discuss the importance of breast cancer screening and mammograms. Partner with us to discuss annual member screening and outreach events to promote preventive health care services. Motivate your office staff to use tools within the office to promote awareness of breast cancer screening (i.e., member handheld reminder cards, chart or EMR flags, educational brochures). Put up posters and educational messages in waiting areas; they help motivate members to initiate discussions with physicians regarding screenings. Page 14 of 64

16 Exclusions Members who have had a bilateral mastectomy or two unilateral mastectomies during any time in the member s history can be excluded. Absence of right breast ICD-10: Z90.11 Absence of left breast ICD-10: Z90.12 History of bilateral mastectomy ICD-10: Z90.13 Unilateral mastectomy CPT: 19180, 19200, 19220, 19240, Unilateral mastectomy, right ICD10 PCS: 0HTT0ZZ Unilateral mastectomy, left ICD10 PCS: 0HTU0ZZ Bilateral mastectomy ICD-10 PCS: 0HTV0ZZ Right/Left modifier RT/LT Bilateral modifier 50, How can we help? We help you get members in for breast cancer screenings by: Educating members on breast cancer screening through our health education materials (if available). o Contact your Provider Relations representative for additional information. Reminding members who have not yet had their mammogram to contact their physician to schedule one. Working with you to schedule member screening events to help promote mammogram screening and other preventive health care services. Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Other available resources You can find more information and tools online at Notes Page 15 of 64

17 Cervical Cancer Screening This HEDIS measure looks at women who were screened for cervical cancer using the following criteria: Those years of age: at least one cervical cytology (Pap) test every three years Those years of age: Pap test/human papillomavirus (HPV) cotesting every five years Record your efforts Make sure your medical records reflect: The date and type of test that was performed. If the patient has a history of hysterectomy. o Complete details, such as if it was a complete, total, or radical abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy with no residual cervix, should be documented; also, document history of cervical agenesis or acquired absence of cervix. (Include, at a minimum, the year the surgical procedure was performed.) Cervical cytology codes to document cervical cancer screening: CPT HCPCS LOINC , 88147, 88148, 88150, , , 88174, G0123, G0124, G0141, G0143-G0145, G0147, G0148, P3000, P3001, Q , , , , , , , , , Logical Observation Identifier Names and Codes (LOINC) are for reporting clinical observations and laboratory testing. HPV tests codes: CPT HCPCS LOINC G , , , , , , , , , , , , Exclusions Members who have one of the following in their history can be excluded: Absence of cervix ICD-10-CM: Q51.5, Z90.710, Z Absence of cervix ICD-10-PCS: 0UTC0ZZ, 0UTC4ZZ, 0UTC7ZZ, 0UTC8ZZ Absence of cervix CPT: 51925, 56308, 57540, 57545, 57550, , 58150, 58152, 58200, 58210, 58240, 58260, 58262, 58263, 58267, 58270, 58275, 58280, 58285, , 58548, 58550, , , 58951, 58953, 58954, 58956, Page 16 of 64

18 Helpful tips Discuss the importance of well-woman exams, mammograms, Pap tests and HPV testing with all female members between years of age. Be a champion in promoting women s health by reminding them of the importance of annual wellness visits. If your office does not perform Pap tests, refer your members to an appropriate provider and request copies of Pap test/hpv cotesting results be sent to your office. Talk to your Provider Relations representative to determine if a health screening Clinic Day has been scheduled in your community. Our staff may be able to help plan, implement and evaluate events for a particular preventive screening, like a cervical cancer screening or a complete comprehensive women s health screening event (only if this is offered in your practice area). Train your staff on the use of educational materials to promote cervical cancer screening. Use a tracking mechanism (e.g., electronic medical records flags and/or a manual tracking tool) to identify members due for cervical cancer screening. Display posters and educational messages in treatment rooms and waiting areas to help motivate members to initiate discussions with you about screening. Train your staff on preventive screenings or find out if we provide training. How can we help? We help you get our members this critical service by: Offering you access to our Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Coordinating with you to plan and focus on improving health awareness for our members by providing health screenings, activities, materials and resources (if available or as needed). Educating members on the importance of cervical cancer screening through various sources, such as phone calls, post cards, newsletters and health education fliers (if available). Other available resources You can find more information and tools online at Notes Page 17 of 64

19 Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations This HEDIS measure evaluates members 2 years of age and younger who received the following vaccinations by their second birthday: Immunization Dose(s) DTaP diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis 4 IPV polio 3 MMR measles, mumps and rubella 1 Hib haemophilus influenza type B 3 Hep B hepatitis B 3 VZV varicella zoster (chicken pox) 1 PCV pneumococcal conjugate 4 Hep A hepatitis A 1 Rotavirus 2-3 Influenza 2 This HEDIS measure evaluates children/adolescents both male and female 9-13 years of age who received the following immunizations by their 13th birthday: Immunization Dose(s) Age Meningococcal Tdap HPV (male and female adolescents) Record your efforts Once you give our members their needed immunizations, let us and the state know by: Recording the immunizations in your state registry. Documenting the immunizations (historic and current) within medical records including: o A note indicating the name of the specific antigen and the date of the immunization. o The certificate of immunization prepared by an authorized health care provider or agency. o Parent refusal, documented history of anaphylactic reaction to serum/vaccinations, illnesses, or seropositive test result. o The date of the first hepatitis B vaccine given at the hospital and name of the hospital if available. Page 18 of 64

20 Codes to identify immunizations: Immunization CPT CVX DTaP 90698, 90700, , 50, 106, 107, 110, 120 IPV 90698, 90713, , 89, 110, 120 MMR 90707, , 94 Measles and rubella 90708, Measles: ICD-10: B05.0-4, B05.81, B05.89, B05.9 Mumps: 07 Mumps: Measles or mumps Measles: 05 ICD-10: B26.0-3, B , B26.89, B26.9 or rubella Rubella: ICD-10: B , B06.09, B , B06.89, Rubella: 06 B06.9 Hib 90644, 90647, 90648, 90698, , 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 120, , 90740, 90744, 90747, , 44, 51, 110 Hep B ICD-10: B16.0-2, B16.9, B17.0, HCPCS: G0010 B18.0-1, B , , 94 VZV ICD-10: B01.0, B , B01.2, B01.81, B01.89, B01.9, B02.0-1, B , B , B02.39, B PCV , 133, 152 HCPCS: G0009 Hep A ICD-10: B15.0, B , 83, 85 Rotavirus (two-or Two-dose: three-dose) Three-dose: , 119, 122 Influenza 90655, 90657, 90661, 90662, 90673, 90685, 88, 135, 140, 141, 150, 153, , 161 HCPCS: G0008 Meningococcal , 136, 147 Tdap HPV 90649, 90650, , 118, 137, 165 The codes listed are informational only; this information does not guarantee reimbursement. Page 19 of 64

21 Exclusions Anaphylactic reaction due to vaccination Disorders of the immune system Encephalopathy due to the vaccination HIV HIV type 2 Intussusception Malignant Neoplasm of lymphatic tissue Severe combined immunodeficiency Vaccine causing adverse effect ICD-10-CM: T80.52XA, T80.52XD, T80.52XS Helpful tips If you use electronic medical records (EMRs), create a flag to track members due for immunizations. Extend your office hours into the evening, early morning or weekends to accommodate working parents. Develop or implement standing orders for nurses and physician assistants in your practice to allow staff to identify opportunities to immunize. Enroll in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program to receive vaccines. o For questions about enrollment and vaccine orders, contact your state VFC coordinator. To find your coordinator, visit or call CDC-INFO. How can we help? We can help you get children in for their immunizations by: Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Providing you with individual reports of your member s overdue for services if needed. Assisting with patient scheduling if needed. Call your Provider Relations representative for more information. Notes Page 20 of 64

22 Chlamydia Screening in Women This HEDIS measure looks at sexually active women years of age who received at least one chlamydia test during the current year. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend screening for chlamydia at least annually for all sexually active women younger than 25 years of age. Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States. An estimated three million chlamydia infections occur annually among sexually active adolescents and young adults. Chlamydia may cause infertility if left undiagnosed or untreated. Codes to identify chlamydia screenings: CPT LOINC 87110, 87270, 87320, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 557-9, 560-3, , , , , , , , , , , , Logical Observation Identifier Names and Codes (LOINC) are for reporting clinical observations and laboratory testing. The codes listed are informational only; this information does not guarantee reimbursement. Helpful tips Urine screening for chlamydia is acceptable for all female members 16 years of age and older during adolescent well-care visits. Screen female members who are sexually active in this age group for chlamydia every year as part of their annual well visit. Take a sexual history when you see adolescents. Create an environment conducive to taking a sexual history by: o Making sure you have an opportunity to speak with the adolescent without her parent(s) present. o o Reinforcing confidentiality within limits. Introducing sensitive issues by starting with nonthreatening topics first and moving to more sensitive ones. If your office does not perform chlamydia screenings, refer members to a participating OB/GYN or other appropriate provider and have the results sent to you. Page 21 of 64

23 Positive test results Manage positive chlamydia tests and provide treatment the same way as any other test result. Ensure continuity of care after a positive screening test. Set aside time to discuss the test result, treatment plan and the implications of a positive test result with your members. Educate members with positive tests on the need to inform their partner(s). Reinfection is common and may cause infertility. How can we help? We help you get our members in for chlamydia screenings by: Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Providing you with individual reports of your members due for a chlamydia screening if needed. Providing resources on health education materials for your practice (if available). Assisting with patient appointment scheduling if needed. Contact your Provider Relations representative if you have additional questions. Notes Page 22 of 64

24 Comprehensive Diabetes Care This HEDIS measure evaluates members years of age with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Each year, members with type 1 or type 2 diabetes should have: HbA1c testing. Blood pressure monitoring. Nephropathy screening and treatment if indicated. Dilated eye exam in current year or negative exam in previous year; screening result during the current year counts towards compliance. Record your efforts Though only the most recent result matters, document all diabetes evaluation notes, blood pressure, lab tests, nephrologist visit if indicated, treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/ angiotensin II receptor blockers and eye exam results in member medical records. If exams listed above were not done as recommended, document the reasons. Codes to identify diabetes: ICD-10 E10.9, E , E , E10.29, E10.311, E10.319, E10.321, E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E , E , E , E , E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E10.36, E10.37X1-E10.37X3, E10.37X9, E , E10.49, E , E10.59, E10.610, E10.618, E , E10.628, E10.630, E10.638, E10.641, E10.649, E10.65, E10.69, E10.8, E10.9, E , E , E11.29, E11.311, E11.319, E11.321, E E , E , E11.329, E E , E , E11.331, E E , E , E11.339, E E , E , E11.341, E E , E , E11.349, E E , E , E11.351, E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E , E ,-E , E , E11.37X1-E11.37X3, E11.37X9, E11.39, E , E11.49, E , E11.59, E11.610, E11.618, E , E11.628, E11.630, E11.638, E11.641, E11.649, E11.65, E11.69, E11.8, E11.9, E13.00, E13.01, E13.10, E13..11, E , E13.29, E13.311, E13.319, E13.321, E E , E , E13.329, E E , E , E13.331, E E , E , E13.339, E E , E , E13.341, E E , E , E13.349, E E , E , E13.351, E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E E , E , E13.359, E E , E , E13.36, E13.37X1-E13.37X3, E13.37X9, E13.39, E13.40, E , E13.49, E13.51, E13.52, E13.59, E13.610, E13.618, E , E13.628, E13.630, E13.638, E13.641, E13.649, E13.65, E13.69, E13.8, E13.9, Page 23 of 64

25 O , O24.019, O24.02, O24.03, O , O24.119, O24.12, O24.13, O , O24.319, O24.32, O24.33, O , O24.819, O24.82, O24.83 Codes to identify comprehensive diabetes care: Services CPT HbA1C 83036, 83037, CPT CAT-II: 3044F, 3045F, 3046F 67028, 67030, 67031, 67036, , 67101, 67105, , 67110, 67113, 67121, 67141, 67145, 67208, 67210, 67218, , , 92002, 92004, 92012, Eye exams 92014, , 92134, , 92230, 92235, 92240, 92250, 92260, , , , CPT CAT II: 2022F, 2024F, 2026F, 3072F HCPCS: S0620, S0621, S3000 Unilateral eye enucleation (with a bilateral modifier below) 65091, 65093, 65101, 65103, 65105, 65110, 65112, Unilateral eye enucleation, left HCPCS: 08B10ZX, 08B10ZZ, 08B13ZX, 08B13ZZ, 08B1XZX, 08B1XZZ Unilateral eye enucleation, right HCPCS: 08B00ZX, 08B00ZZ, 08B03ZX, 08B03ZZ, 08B0XZX, 08B0XZZ Bilateral modifier 50 Blood pressure diastolic CPT-CAT-II: 3079F Blood pressure diastolic equal to 90 CPT-CAT-II: 3080F Blood pressure diastolic less than 80 CPT-CAT-II: 3078F Blood pressure diastolic greater CPT-CAT-II: 3077F than or equal to 140 Blood pressure diastolic less than 140 Nephropathy treatment Urine protein tests CPT-CAT-II: 3074F, 3075F CPT CAT-II: 3066F, 4010F ICD-10: E08.21-E08.22, E08.29, E09.21-E09.22, E09.29, E10.21-E10.22, E10.29, E11.21-E11.22, E11.29, E , E13.29, l12.0, l12.9, l13.0, l13.10, l13.11, l13.2, l15.0, l15.1, N00.0-9, N01.0-9, N02.0-9, N03.0-9, N04.0-9, N05.0-9, N06.0-9, N07.0-9, N08, N14.0-4, N17.0-2, N17.8, N17.9, N18.1-6, N18.9, N19. N25.0, N25.1, N25.81, N25.89, N25.9, N26.1, N26.2, N26.9, Q60.0-6, Q , Q61.11, Q61.19, Q61.2-5, Q61.8, Q61.9, R80.0-3, R80.8, R , 81005, , CPT-CAT-II: 3060F, 3061F, 3062F Page 24 of 64

26 Outpatient visits Exclusions End-stage renal disease Kidney transplant , , , , , , , , 99411, 99412, 99429, 99455, HCPCS: G0402, G0438, G0439, G0463, T1015 Pregnancy Nonacute inpatient stay Helpful tips For the recommended frequency of testing and screening, refer to the Clinical Practice Guidelines for diabetes mellitus. If your practice uses electronic medical records, have flags or reminders set in the system to alert your staff when a patient s screenings are due. Send appointment reminders and call members to remind them of upcoming appointments and necessary screenings. Follow up on lab tests, eye exam results or any specialist referral and document on your chart. Draw labs in your office if accessible or refer members to a local lab for screenings. Refer members to the network of eye providers for their annual diabetic eye exam. Educate your members and their families, caregivers and guardians on diabetes care including: o Taking all prescribed medications as directed. o Adding regular exercise to daily activities. o Having the above-noted tests and screening at least once a year. o Having a diabetic eye exam each year with an eye care provider. o Regularly monitoring blood sugar and blood pressure at home. o Maintaining healthy weight and ideal body mass index. o Eating heart-healthy, low-calorie and low-fat foods. o Stopping smoking and avoiding second-hand smoke. o Fasting prior to having blood sugar and lipid panels drawn to ensure accurate results. o o Keeping all medical appointments Getting help with scheduling necessary appointments, screenings and tests to improve compliance. Remember to include the applicable category II reporting code above on the claim form to help reduce the burden of HEDIS medical record review! How can we help? We can help you with comprehensive diabetes care by: Providing online Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Providing programs that may be available to our diabetic members. Supplying copies of educational resources on diabetes that may be available for your office. Scheduling Clinic Days or providing education at your office if available in your area. Page 25 of 64

27 Notes Page 26 of 64

28 Controlling High Blood Pressure This HEDIS measure looks at members years of age who have had a diagnosis of hypertension and whose blood pressure (BP) is regularly monitored and controlled. Record your efforts Document BP and diagnosis of hypertension. BP is considered adequately controlled when it is: o Less than 140/90 mm Hg for those years of age. o Less than 140/90 mm Hg for those years of age with diabetes. o Less than 150/90 mm Hg for those years of age without diabetes. Note, both systolic and diastolic values must be below the stated value. The most recent BP measurement during the year counts towards compliance. What does not count? If BP is taken on the same day as a diagnostic test or procedure that requires a change in diet or medication regimen On or one day before the day of the test or procedure with the exception of fasting blood tests Patient-reported BP measurements Codes to identify hypertension: ICD-10 CPT Systolic BP < F Systolic BP F Systolic BP F I10 Diastolic BP < F Diastolic BP F Diastolic BP F Codes to identify outpatient visits: CPT , , , , , , , , 99411, 99412, 99429, 99455, HCPCS: G0402, G0438, G0439, G0463, T1015 Page 27 of 64

29 Helpful tips Improve the accuracy of BP measurements performed by your clinical staff by: o Providing training materials from the American Heart Association. o Conducting BP competency tests to validate the education of each clinical staff member. o Making a variety of cuff sizes available. Instruct your office staff to recheck BPs for all members with initial recorded readings greater than systolic 140 mm Hg and diastolic of 90 mm Hg during outpatient office visits; have your staff record the recheck in member s medical records. Refer high-risk members to our hypertension programs for additional education and support. Educate members and their spouses, caregivers or guardians about the elements of a healthy lifestyle such as: o Heart-healthy eating and a low-salt diet. o Smoking cessation and avoiding secondhand smoke. o Adding regular exercise to daily activities. o Home BP monitoring. o Ideal BMI. o The importance of taking all prescribed medications as directed. Remember to include the applicable category II reporting code above on the claim form to help reduce the burden of HEDIS medical record review! How can we help? We support you in helping members control high blood pressure by: Providing online Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Reaching out to our hypertensive members through our programs. Helping identify your hypertensive members. Helping you schedule, plan, implement and evaluate a health screening Clinic Day. Educating our members on high blood pressure through health education materials if available. Supplying copies of healthy tips for your office. Other available resources You can find more information and tools online at: Notes Page 28 of 64

30 Diabetes Screening for People with Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder who are using Antipsychotic Medications This HEDIS measure evaluates members years of age with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who were dispensed an antipsychotic medication and had a diabetes screening test during the measurement year. Record your efforts Claim/encounter data or pharmacy data will be reviewed to ensure antipsychotic medications were dispensed during the measurement year. Claim/encounter or automated laboratory data will be reviewed to ensure a glucose test or an HbA1c test was performed during the measurement year. Codes to identify schizophrenia or bipolar disorder: Description ICD-10 Bipolar disorder F30.10-F30.13, F30.2-F30.4, F30.8, F30.9, F31.0, F31.10-F31.13, F31.2, F31.30-F31.32, F31.4, F31.5, F31.60-F31.64, F31.70-F31.78 Other bipolar disorders F31.81, F31.89, F31.9 Schizophrenia F20.0-F20.5, F20.81, F20.89, F20.9, F25.0, F25.1, F25.8, F25.9 Codes to identify diabetes screening: Description CPT HCPCS LOINC Glucose tests 80047, 80048, 80050, 80053, 80069, 82947, 82950, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , HbA1c tests 83036, CAT-II: 3044F, 3045F, 3046F , , Long-acting injections J0401, J1631, J2358, J2426, J2680, J2794 Logical Observation Identifier Names and Codes (LOINC) are for reporting clinical observations and laboratory testing. Page 29 of 64

31 Codes to identify visit type: Description CPT HCPCS Behavioral health (BH) acute inpatient 90791, 90792, , , 90845, 90847, 90849, 90853, , 90875, 90876, , , 99238, 99239, , BH nonacute inpatient BH outpatient/partial hospitalization (PH)/ intensive outpatient (IOP) BH stand-alone nonacute inpatient BH stand-alone outpatient/ph/iop 90791, 90792, 90832, 90833, 90834, 90836, 90837, 90838, , 90845, 90847, 90849, 90853, 90867, 90868, 90869, 90870, 90875, 90876, , 90792, , , 90845, 90847, 90849, 90853, , 90875, 90876, 99221, 99223, , 99238, 99239, , , 99305, 99306, 99307, 99308, , 99315, 99316, 99318, , 9326, 99327, 99328, 99334, 99335, 99336, , 99078, , , , , , , , , , , , 90792, , , BH ED 90845, 90847, 90849, 90853, , 90875, 90876, , , , Acute inpatient , , , 99318, Nonacute inpatient , , , , , , , Outpatient , , , 99429, 99455, ED Observation 99217, 99218, 99219, H0017, H0018, H0019, T2048 G0155, G0176, G0177, G0409-G0411, G0463, H0002, H0004, H0031, H0034-H0037, H0039, H0040, H2000, H2001, H2010-H2020, S0201, S9480, S9484, S9485, T1015 G0402, G0438, G0439, G0463, T1015 Exclusions Exclude members with diabetes by claim encounter data and by pharmacy data. Page 30 of 64

32 Helpful tips: Screen your patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder that are taking antipsychotic medications yearly for diabetes. Send appointment reminders and call members to remind them of upcoming appointments and necessary screenings. Draw labs in your office if accessible or refer members to a local lab for screenings. How can we help? Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Providing individualized reports of your members overdue for services. Encouraging members to get preventive care through our programs. Notes Page 31 of 64

33 Follow-Up after Hospitalization for Mental Illness This HEDIS measure evaluates members six years of age and older who were hospitalized for treatment of selected mental health disorders and who had an outpatient visit, intensive outpatient (IOP) encounter or partial hospitalization (PH) with a mental health practitioner. The date of discharge visit does not count. Two timelines are reported: An outpatient visit, IOP encounter or PH within 30 days of discharge An outpatient visit, IOP encounter or PH within seven days of discharge Codes to identify mental illness: ICD-10 F20.0-F20.3, F20.5, F20.81, F20.89, F20.9, F21, F22, F23, F24, F25.0, F25.1, F25.8, F25.9, F28, F29, F30.10-F30.13, F30.2-F30.4, F30.8, F30.9, F31.0, F31.10-F31.13, F31.2, F31.30-F31.32, F31.4, F31.5, F31.60-F31.64, F31.70-F31.78, F31.81, F31.89, F31.9, F32.0-F32.5, F32.8, F32.81, F32.89, F32.9, F33.0-F33.3, F33.40-F33.42, F33.8, F33.9, F34.0, F34.1, F34.8, F34.81, F34.89, F34.9, F39, F42, F42.2-F42.4, F42.8, F42.9, F43.0, F43.10-F43.12, F43.20-F43.25, F43.29, F43.8, F43.9, F44.89, F53, F60.0-F60.7, F60.81, F60.89, F60.9, F63.0-F63.3, F63.81, F63.89, F63.9, F68.10-F68.13, F68.8, F84.0, F84.2, F84.3, F84.5, F84.8, F84.9, F90.0-F90.2, F90.8, F90.9, F91.0-F91.3, F91.8, F91.9, F93.0, F93.8, F93.9, F94.0-F94.2, F94.8, F94.9 Codes to identify type of visit: Description CPT HCPCS Follow-up after hospitalization (FUH) stand-alone visits FUH visits group 1 FUH visits group 2 Transitional care management services 98960, 98961, 98962, 99078, 99201, 99202, 99203, 99204, 99205, 99211, 99212, 99213, 99214, 99215, 99217, 99218, 99219, 99220, 99241, 99242, 99243, 99244, 99245, 99341, 99342, 99343, 99344, 99345, 99347, 99348, 99349, 99350, 99383, 99384, 99385, 99386, 99387, 99393, 99394, 99395, 99396, 99397, 99401, 99402, 99403, 99404, 99411, 99412, , 90792, 90832, 90833, 90834, 90836, 90837, 90838, 90839, 90840, 90845, 90847, 90849, 90853, 90867, 90868, 90869, 90870, 90875, , 99222, 99223, 99231, 99232, 99233, 99238, 99239, 99251, 99252, 99253, 99254, , G0155, G0176, G0177, G0409-G0411, G0463, H0002, H0004, H0031, H0034-H0037, H0039, H0040, H2000, H2001, H2010-H2020, S0201, S9480, S9484, S9485, T1015 Page 32 of 64

34 Helpful tips: Educate your members and their spouses, caregivers or guardians about the importance of compliance with long-term medications if prescribed. Encourage members to participate in our behavioral health case management program for help getting a follow-up discharge appointment within seven days as well as other support. Teach each member s family to review all discharge instructions and ask for details of all follow-up discharge instructions such as the dates and times of appointments. The post discharge follow up should optimally be within seven days of discharge. Ask members with a mental health diagnosis to allow you access to their mental health records if you are their primary care provider. Telehealth services that are completed by a qualified mental health practitioner can be used for this measure. How can we help? We help you with follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness by: Offering current Clinical Practice Guidelines on our provider website. Other available resources You can find more information and tools online at: Notes Page 33 of 64

35 Follow-Up Care for Children Prescribed ADHD Medication This HEDIS measure looks at the percentage of children 6-12 years of age who were newly prescribed ADHD medication and have had at least three follow-up care visits within a 10-month period. The first visit should be within 30 days of the first ADHD medication dispensed. Two rates are reported: Initiation phase: follow-up visit with prescriber within 30 days of prescription Continuation and maintenance phase: patient remained on ADHD medication and had two more visits within nine months Record your efforts When prescribing a new ADHD medication: Be sure to schedule a follow-up visit right away within 30 days of ADHD medication initially prescribed or restarted after a 120-day break. Schedule follow-up visits while members are still in the office. Have your office staff call members at least three days before appointments. After the initial follow-up visit, schedule at least two more office visits in the next nine months to monitor patient progress. Be sure that follow-up visits include the diagnosis of ADHD. Medications for monitoring The National Committee for Quality Assurance recognizes the following ADHD medications for monitoring and documentation of follow-up care in children: Description Prescriptions Central nervous system stimulants Alpha-2 receptor agonists Miscellaneous ADHD medications Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine, Dexmethylphenidate, Dextroamphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, Methamphetamine, Methylphenidate Clonidine, Guanfacine Atomoxetine Codes to identify an outpatient, IOP or PH follow-up visit: CPT HCPCS , , 99078, , G0155, G0176, G0177, G0409-G0411, G0463, , , , H0002, H0004, H0031, H0034-H0037, H0039, , , , H0040, H2000, H2001, H2010-H2020, S0201, , , 99411, 99412, S9480, S9484, S9485, T1015 Page 34 of 64

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