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Depression Assessment with PHQ-9/ PHQ-9M

CBE ID
0712
1.4 Project
Behavioral Health and Substance Use
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Spring 2022
Is Under Review
No
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 a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M tool during a four month measurement period.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Adolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age) and adult patients (18 years of age or older) included in the denominator who have at least one PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M tool administered and completed during a four month measurement period.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Adolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age) and adult patients (18 years of age or older) with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia.

    • 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 of bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia or psychotic disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder are excluded.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Behavioral Health and Substance Use Spring Cycle 2022
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • 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.