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PQRS Measure

#9Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Antidepressant Medication During Acute Phase for Patients with MDD
 Report via: Claim, Registry, EHR

The following codes apply for this PQRS measure:

CPT Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
90801N/AN/APsychiatric diagnostic interview examination
90802N/AN/AInteractive psychiatric diagnostic interview examination using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of communication
90804N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 20 to 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
90805N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 20 to 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90806N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 45 to 50 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
90807N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 45 to 50 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90808N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 75 to 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
90809N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 75 to 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90810N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 20 to 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
90811N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 20 to 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90812N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 45 to 50 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
90813N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 45 to 50 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90814N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 75 to 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
90815N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 75 to 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90821N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an inpatient hospital, partial hospital or residential care setting, approximately 75 to 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
90822N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an inpatient hospital, partial hospital or residential care setting, approximately 75 to 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90823N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an inpatient hospital, partial hospital or residential care setting, approximately 20 to 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
90824N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an inpatient hospital, partial hospital or residential care setting, approximately 20 to 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90829N/AN/AIndividual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an inpatient hospital, partial hospital or residential care setting, approximately 75 to 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient; with medical evaluation and management services
90845N/AN/APsychoanalysis
90849N/AN/AMultiple-family group psychotherapy
90853N/AN/AGroup psychotherapy (other than of a multiple-family group)
90857N/AN/AInteractive group psychotherapy
90862N/AN/APharmacologic management, including prescription, use, and review of medication with no more than minimal medical psychotherapy
99078N/AN/APhysician or other qualified health care professional qualified by education, training, licensure/regulation (when applicable) educational services rendered to patients in a group setting (eg, prenatal, obesity, or diabetic instructions)
99201N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99202N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 15 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99203N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99204N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 45 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99205N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99212N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 10 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99213N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 20 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99214N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99215N/AN/AOffice or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 40 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99341N/AN/AHome or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 15 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99342N/AN/AHome or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99343N/AN/AHome visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A detailed history; A detailed examination; and Medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Typically, 45 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99344N/AN/AHome or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99345N/AN/AHome or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 75 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99347N/AN/AHome or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 20 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99348N/AN/AHome or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99349N/AN/AHome or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 40 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99350N/AN/AHome or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.

HCPCS Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
G8126N/AN/APatient with a diagnosis of major depression documented as being treated with antidepressant medication during the entire 84 day (12 week) acute treatment phase
G8127N/AN/APatient with a diagnosis of major depression not documented as being treated with antidepressant medication during the entire 84 day (12 week) acute treatment phase
G8128N/AN/AClinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for antidepressant medication during the entire 12 week acute treatment phase measure
G8126N/AN/APatient with a diagnosis of major depression documented as being treated with antidepressant medication during the entire 84 day (12 week) acute treatment phase
G8127N/AN/APatient with a diagnosis of major depression not documented as being treated with antidepressant medication during the entire 84 day (12 week) acute treatment phase

ICD9 Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
296.20N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, single episode, unspecified
296.21N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, single episode, mild
296.22N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, single episode, moderate
296.23N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, single episode, severe, without mention of psychotic behavior
296.24N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, single episode, severe, specified as with psychotic behavior
296.25N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, single episode, in partial or unspecified remission
296.30N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, recurrent episode, unspecified
296.31N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, recurrent episode, mild
296.32N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, recurrent episode, moderate
296.33N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, recurrent episode, severe, without mention of psychotic behavior
296.34N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, recurrent episode, severe, specified as with psychotic behavior
296.35N/AN/AMajor depressive affective disorder, recurrent episode, in partial or unspecified remission
298.0N/AN/ADepressive type psychosis
300.4N/AN/ADysthymic disorder
309.0N/AN/AAdjustment disorder with depressed mood
309.1N/AN/AProlonged depressive reaction
311N/AN/ADepressive disorder, not elsewhere classified
Legend:
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.
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