CMS 146v12: Appropriate Testing for Pharyngitis

Measure: The percentage of episodes for patients 3 years and older with a diagnosis of pharyngitis that resulted in an antibiotic order on or three days after the episode date and a group A streptococcus (strep) test in the seven-day period from three days prior to the episode date through three days after the episode date
Measure Type High Priority Measure Scoring
Process Yes A higher percentage indicates better quality
Denominator Outpatient, telephone, online assessment (i.e., e-visit or virtual check-in), observation, or emergency department (ED) visits with a diagnosis of pharyngitis or tonsillitis from January 1 to December 28 of the measurement period and an antibiotic order on or three days after the episode date among patients 3 years or older
Numerator A group A streptococcus test in the 7-day period from 3 days prior to the episode date through 3 days after the episode date
Denominator Exceptions None
Denominator Exclusions

Exclude:

  • Pharyngitis episodes when the patient had hospice care for any part of the measurement period

  • Pharyngitis episodes where the patient had a comorbid condition during the 12 months prior to or on the episode date

  • Pharyngitis episodes where the patient is taking antibiotics in the 30 days prior to the episode date

  • Pharyngitis episodes where the patient had a competing diagnosis on or three days after the episode date

 

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