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.
- Measure TypeElectronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)Level Of AnalysisCare SettingNumerator
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.
DenominatorAdolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age) and adult patients (18 years of age or older) with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia.
ExclusionsPatients 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.
Testing Data Sources
- Measure StructureClinical Condition Topic AreaNon Condition SpecificTarget PopulationMeasure Selection AttributesNational Quality Strategy PrioritiesEffective Communication and Care Coordination
- Risk Adjustment
- Current or planned use(s)Current Use(s)Planned Use
- Most Recent Endorsement ActivityMeasure Retired and Endorsement Removed Behavioral Health and Substance Use Spring Cycle 2022Initial EndorsementEndorsement StatusLast UpdatedRemoval Date
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