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Barrett´s Esophagus

CBE ID
1854
1.4 Project
Cancer
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement 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
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