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Depression Remission at Six Months

CBE ID
0711
1.4 Project
Behavioral Health and Substance Use
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Spring 2022
Is Under Review
No
Next Planned Maintenance Review
Behavioral Health and Substance Use Spring 2026
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of adolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age) and adult patients (18 years of age or older) with major depression or dysthymia who reach remission six months (+/- 60 days) after an index visit.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      The number of patients in the denominator who reached remission, with a PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M result less than five, six months (+/- 60 days) after an index visit.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Adolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age) and adult patients (18 years of age or older) with major depression or dysthymia and an initial (index) PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score greater than nine.

    • Exclusions

      Patients who die, are a permanent resident of a nursing home or are enrolled in hospice are excluded from this measure. Additionally, patients who have a diagnosis (in any position) of bipolar or personality disorder are excluded.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Behavioral Health and Substance Use Spring Cycle 2022
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
    • Steward
      MN Community Measurement
      Steward Organization Email
      [email protected]
      Steward Organization Copyright

      © MN Community Measurement, 2021. All rights reserved. 
      PHQ-9: Copyright 
      Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.