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Barrett´s Esophagus

CBE ID
1854
1.4 Project
Cancer
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Fall 2019
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients with esophageal biopsy reports for Barrett’s esophagus that contain a statement about dysplasia and if present the grade of dysplasia.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Numerator: Esophageal biopsy reports with the histologic finding of Barrett’s mucosa that contain a statement about dysplasia (present, absent, or indefinite; and if present, contains appropriate grading.)

      3125F Esophageal biopsy report with a statement about dysplasia (present, absent, or indefinite)

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Denominator (Eligible Population): All esophageal biopsy reports that document the presence of Barrett’s mucosa.

      CPT codes:
      • 88305 Level IV – Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination

      AND

      ?ICD-10 codes: K22.70, K22.710, K22.711, K22.719

    • Exclusions

      Documentation of medical reason for not reporting the histologic finding of Barrett’s mucosa (eg, malignant neoplasm or absence of intestinal metaplasia).

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cancer Fall Cycle 2019
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date