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ClaimThis measure can be submitted via claim. Use the 'Data Collection' pdf associated with the measure.
GroupThis measure can be submitted through one or more groups. Click on the group name to view the group information.
RegistryThis measure can be submitted through registry.
EHRThis measure can be submitted via Electronic Health Record (EHR).
GPRO IThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option 1.
GPRO IIThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option 2.

More information on these alternative reporting mechanisms is available at:
    http://www.cms.gov/PQRS/20_AlternativeReportingMechanisms.asp.

Diabetes Mellitus

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#1Diabetes Mellitus: Hemoglobin A1c Poor Control in Diabetes Mellitus
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#2Diabetes Mellitus: Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-C) Control in Diabetes Mellitus
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#3Diabetes Mellitus: High Blood Pressure Control in Diabetes Mellitus
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#117Diabetes Mellitus: Dilated Eye Exam in Diabetic Patient
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#119Diabetes Mellitus: Urine Screening for Microalbumin or Medical Attention for Nephropathy in Diabetic Patients
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#163Diabetes Mellitus: Foot Exam
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#121Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Laboratory Testing (Calcium, Phosphorus, Intact Parathyroid Hormone (iPTH) and Lipid Profile)
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#122Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Blood Pressure Management
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#123Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Plan of Care - Elevated Hemoglobin for Patients Receiving Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESA)
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#153Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Referral for Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group

Preventive Care

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#39Screening or Therapy for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65 Years and Older
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO II, Measure Group
#48Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO II, Measure Group
#110Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization for Patients = 50 Years Old
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#111Preventive Care and Screening: Pneumonia Vaccination for Patients 65 Years and Older
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#112Preventive Care and Screening: Screening Mammography
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#113Preventive Care and Screening: Colorectal Cancer Screening
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#128Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#173Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use - Screening
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO II, Measure Group
#226Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO II, Measure Group

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

This measure group may be submitted via registry only.
Includes the following individual measures:
#43Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Use of Internal Mammary Artery (IMA) in Patients with Isolated CABG Surgery
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#44Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Preoperative Beta-Blocker in Patients with Isolated CABG Surgery
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#164Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Prolonged Intubation (Ventilation)
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#165Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Deep Sternal Wound Infection Rate
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#166Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Stroke/Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#167Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Postoperative Renal Insufficiency
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#168Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Surgical Re-exploration
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#169Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Antiplatelet Medications at Discharge
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#170Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Beta-Blockers Administered at Discharge
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#171Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Lipid Management and Counseling
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#108Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD) Therapy
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#176Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Tuberculosis Screening
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#177Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Periodic Assessment of Disease Activity
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#178Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Functional Status Assessment
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#179Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Assessment and Classification of Disease Prognosis
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#180Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Glucocorticoid Management
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group

Perioperative Care

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#20Perioperative Care: Timing of Antibiotic Prophylaxis - Ordering Physician
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#21Perioperative Care: Selection of Prophylactic Antibiotic - First OR Second Generation Cephalosporin
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#22Perioperative Care: Discontinuation of Prophylactic Antibiotics (Non-Cardiac Procedures)
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#23Perioperative Care: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis (When Indicated in ALL Patients)
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group

Back Pain

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#148Back Pain: Initial Visit
 Report via: GPRO II, Measure Group
#149Back Pain: Physical Exam
 Report via: GPRO II, Measure Group
#150Back Pain: Advice for Normal Activities
 Report via: GPRO II, Measure Group
#151Back Pain: Advice Against Bed Rest
 Report via: GPRO II, Measure Group

Hepatitis C

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#84Hepatitis C: Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Testing Before Initiating Treatment
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#85Hepatitis C: HCV Genotype Testing Prior to Treatment
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#86Hepatitis C: Antiviral Treatment Prescribed
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#87Hepatitis C: HCV Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Testing at Week 12 of Treatment
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#89Hepatitis C: Counseling Regarding Risk of Alcohol Consumption
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#90Hepatitis C: Counseling Regarding Use of Contraception Prior to Antiviral Therapy
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#183Hepatitis C: Hepatitis A Vaccination in Patients with HCV
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#184Hepatitis C: Hepatitis B Vaccination in Patients with HCV
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group

Heart Failure (HF)

This measure group may be submitted via registry only.
Includes the following individual measures:
#5Heart Failure: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)
 Report via: Registry, EHR, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#8Heart Failure: Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)
 Report via: Registry, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#198Heart Failure: Left Ventricular Function (LVF) Assessment
 Report via: Registry, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#199Heart Failure: Patient Education
 Report via: Registry, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#226Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO II, Measure Group

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

This measure group may be submitted via registry only.
Includes the following individual measures:
#6Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Oral Antiplatelet Therapy Prescribed for Patients with CAD
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#196Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Symptom and Activity Assessment
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#197Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Drug Therapy for Lowering LDL-Cholesterol
 Report via: Registry, GPRO I, GPRO II, Measure Group
#226Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO II, Measure Group

Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD)

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#201Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Blood Pressure Management Control
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#202Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Complete Lipid Profile
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#203Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-C) Control
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#204Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antithrombotic
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#226Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR, GPRO II, Measure Group

HIV/AIDS

This measure group may be submitted via registry only.
Includes the following individual measures:
#159HIV/AIDS: CD4+ Cell Count or CD4+ Percentage
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#160HIV/AIDS: Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia (PCP) Prophylaxis
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#161HIV/AIDS: Adolescent and Adult Patients with HIV/AIDS Who Are Prescribed Potent Antiretroviral Therapy
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#162HIV/AIDS: HIV RNA Control After Six Months of Potent Antiretroviral Therapy
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#205HIV/AIDS: Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#206HIV/AIDS: Screening for High Risk Sexual Behaviors
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#207HIV/AIDS: Screening for Injection Drug Use
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#208HIV/AIDS: Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening for Syphilis
 Report via: Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group

Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#56Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): Vital Signs
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#57Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): Assessment of Oxygen Saturation
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#58Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): Assessment of Mental Status
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#59Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): Empiric Antibiotic
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group

Asthma

Description  Data Collection Sheet 
Includes the following individual measures:
#53Asthma: Pharmacologic Therapy
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#64Asthma: Asthma Assessment
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#231Asthma: Tobacco Use: Screening- Ambulatory Care Setting
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group
#232Asthma: Tobacco Use: Intervention - Ambulatory Care Setting
 Description  Data Collection Sheet  Coding Specifications Report via: Claim, Registry, GPRO II, Measure Group