All female patients of childbearing potential (12–44 years old) diagnosed with epilepsy who were counseled or referred for counseling for how epilepsy and its treatment may affect contraception OR pregnancy at least once a year
- Measure TypeElectronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)Level Of AnalysisCare SettingNumerator
Female patients or caregivers counseled* at least once a year about how epilepsy and its treatment may affect contraception OR pregnancy.
*Counseling should include a discussion about folic acid supplementation, contraception, potential anti-seizure medications effect(s) on pregnancy, safe pregnancies, and breastfeeding.DenominatorAll females of childbearing potential (12-44 years old) with a diagnosis of epilepsy.
ExclusionsExcluded: patients diagnosed with menopause or surgically sterile.
Exceptions:
Patient has a diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorder, encephalopathy, hydrocephalus, brain injury, or cerebral palsy.
Patient has a diagnosis of severe cognitive impairment or severe intellectual disability.Testing Data Sources
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- Risk Adjustment
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