Screening for Future Fall Risk (2024)
| eCQMs / NQF #: | CMS139v12 / XXXX |
| Measure: | Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period. |
| Numerator: | Patients who were screened for future fall risk at least once within the measurement period. |
| Denominator: | Patients aged 65 years and older with a visit during the measurement period. |
| Denominator Exclusion: | Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. |
| Domain: | Patient Safety |
In ChartMaker Clinical:
In order to qualify for this measure, the patient must be at least 65 years of age or older and have the appropriate information documented in the chart:
Required Data Elements for the Denominator:
This is captured by adding a procedure with a valid CPT or SNOMED code using the Procedure widget in a note.
Office Visit
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 99201 | Office 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. |
| 99202 | Office 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 time for code selection, 15-29 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter. |
| 99203 | Office 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 time for code selection, 30-44 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter. |
| 99204 | Office 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 time for code selection, 45-59 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter. |
| 99205 | Office 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 time for code selection, 60-74 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter. |
| 99212 | Office 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 time for code selection, 10-19 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter. |
| 99213 | Office 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 time for code selection, 20-29 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter. |
| 99214 | Office 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 time for code selection, 30-39 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter. |
| 99215 | Office 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 time for code selection, 40-54 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter. |
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 185463005 | Visit out of hours (procedure) |
| 185464004 | Out of hours visit – not night visit (procedure) |
| 185465003 | Weekend visit (procedure) |
| 30346009 | Evaluation and management of established outpatient in office or other outpatient facility (procedure) |
| 3391000175108 | Office visit for pediatric care and assessment (procedure) |
| 37894004 | Evaluation and management of new outpatient in office or other outpatient facility (procedure) |
| 439740005 | Postoperative follow-up visit (procedure) |
Annual Wellness Visit
| HCPCS: | |
| Code | Description |
| G0438 | Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit |
| G0439 | Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit |
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 444971000124105 | Annual wellness visit (procedure) |
| 456201000124103 | Medicare annual wellness visit (procedure) |
Preventive Care Services, 18 years old and Up
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 99385 | Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new patient; 18-39 years |
| 99386 | Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new patient; 40-64 years |
| 99387 | Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new patient; 65 years and older |
| 99395 | Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of laboratory/diagnostic procedures, established patient; 18-39 years |
| 99396 | Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of laboratory/diagnostic procedures, established patient; 40-64 years |
| 99397 | Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of laboratory/diagnostic procedures, established patient; 65 years and older |
Home Healthcare Services
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 99341 | Home 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. |
| 99342 | Home 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. |
| 99343 | Home 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. |
| 99344 | Home 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. |
| 99345 | Home 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. |
| 99347 | Home 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. |
| 99348 | Home 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. |
| 99349 | Home 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. |
| 99350 | Home 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. |
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 225929007 | Joint home visit (procedure) |
| 315205008 | Bank holiday home visit (procedure) |
| 439708006 | Home visit (procedure) |
| 698704008 | Home visit for rheumatology service (procedure) |
| 704126008 | Home visit for anticoagulant drug monitoring (procedure) |
Ophthalmological Services
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 359960003 | Ophthalmologic examination and evaluation under general anesthesia, limited (procedure) |
| 36228007 | Ophthalmic examination and evaluation (procedure) |
| 66902005 | Ophthalmic examination and evaluation, follow-up (procedure) |
| 78831002 | Comprehensive eye examination (procedure) |
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 92002 | Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation with initiation of diagnostic and treatment program; intermediate, new patient |
| 92004 | Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation with initiation of diagnostic and treatment program; comprehensive, new patient, 1 or more visits |
| 92012 | Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation, with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program; intermediate, established patient |
| 92014 | Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation, with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program; comprehensive, established patient, 1 or more visits |
Preventive Care Services Individual Counseling
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 99401 | Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual (separate procedure); approximately 15 minutes |
| 99402 | Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual (separate procedure); approximately 30 minutes |
| 99403 | Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual (separate procedure); approximately 45 minutes |
| 99404 | Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual (separate procedure); approximately 60 minutes |
Discharge Services Nursing Facility
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 99315 | Nursing facility discharge management; 30 minutes or less total time on the date of the encounter |
| 99316 | Nursing facility discharge management; more than 30 minutes total time on the date of the encounter |
Nursing Facility Visit
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 18170008 | Subsequent nursing facility visit (procedure) |
| 207195004 | History and physical examination with evaluation and management of nursing facility patient (procedure) |
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 99304 | Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward or low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 25 minutes must be met or exceeded. |
| 99305 | Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a 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, 35 minutes must be met or exceeded. |
| 99306 | Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a 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, 45 minutes must be met or exceeded. |
| 99307 | Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a 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. |
| 99308 | Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a 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, 15 minutes must be met or exceeded. |
| 99309 | Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a 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. |
| 99310 | Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a 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, 45 minutes must be met or exceeded. |
| 99315 | Nursing facility discharge management; 30 minutes or less total time on the date of the encounter |
| 99316 | Nursing facility discharge management; more than 30 minutes total time on the date of the encounter |
| 99318 | Evaluation and management of a patient involving an annual nursing facility assessment, which requires these 3 key components: A detailed interval history; A comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making that is of low to 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 patient is stable, recovering, or improving. Typically, 30 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit. |
Care Services in Long Term Residential Facility
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 209099002 | History and physical examination with management of domiciliary or rest home patient (procedure) |
| 210098006 | Domiciliary or rest home patient evaluation and management (procedure) |
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 99324 | Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; and 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 of low severity. Typically, 20 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
| 99325 | Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused history; An expanded problem focused examination; and Medical decision making of low 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 severity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
| 99326 | Domiciliary or rest home 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 with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
| 99327 | Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A comprehensive history; A comprehensive 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 high severity. Typically, 60 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
| 99328 | Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A comprehensive history; A comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making of high 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 patient is unstable or has developed a significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention. Typically, 75 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
| 99334 | Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: A problem focused interval 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, 15 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
| 99335 | Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused interval history; An expanded problem focused examination; Medical decision making of low 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 low to moderate severity. Typically, 25 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
| 99336 | Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: A detailed interval history; A detailed examination; 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, 40 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
| 99337 | Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: A comprehensive interval history; A comprehensive examination; Medical decision making of moderate to high 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. The patient may be unstable or may have developed a significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention. Typically, 60 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. |
Audiology Visit
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 92540 | Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording |
| 92541 | Spontaneous nystagmus test, including gaze and fixation nystagmus, with recording |
| 92542 | Positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording |
| 92548 | Computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT), 6 conditions (ie, eyes open, eyes closed, visual sway, platform sway, eyes closed platform sway, platform and visual sway), including interpretation and report |
Telephone Visits
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 98966 | Telephone assessment and management service provided by a qualified nonphysician health care professional to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related assessment and management service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an assessment and management service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion |
| 98967 | Telephone assessment and management service provided by a qualified nonphysician health care professional to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related assessment and management service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an assessment and management service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 11-20 minutes of medical discussion |
| 98968 | Telephone assessment and management service provided by a qualified nonphysician health care professional to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related assessment and management service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an assessment and management service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 21-30 minutes of medical discussion |
| 99441 | Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion |
| 99442 | Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 11-20 minutes of medical discussion |
| 99443 | Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 21-30 minutes of medical discussion |
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 185317003 | Telephone encounter (procedure) |
| 314849005 | Telephone contact by consultant (procedure) |
| 386472008 | Telephone consultation (procedure) |
| 386473003 | Telephone follow-up (procedure) |
| 401267002 | Telephone triage encounter (procedure) |
Online Assessment
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 98969 | Online assessment and management service provided by a qualified nonphysician health care professional to an established patient or guardian, not originating from a related assessment and management service provided within the previous 7 days, using the Internet or similar electronic communications network |
| 98970 | Qualified nonphysician health care professional online digital assessment and management, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 5-10 minutes |
| 98971 | Qualified nonphysician health care professional online digital assessment and management, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 11-20 minutes |
| 98972 | Qualified nonphysician health care professional online digital assessment and management, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 21 or more minutes |
| 98980 | Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services, physician or other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring at least one interactive communication with the patient or caregiver during the calendar month; first 20 minutes |
| 98981 | Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services, physician or other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring at least one interactive communication with the patient or caregiver during the calendar month; each additional 20 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
| 99421 | Online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 5-10 minutes |
| 99422 | Online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 11-20 minutes |
| 99423 | Online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 21 or more minutes |
| 99444 | Online evaluation and management service provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient or guardian, not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days, using the Internet or similar electronic communications network |
| 99457 | Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, clinical staff/physician/other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the month; first 20 minutes |
| 99458 | Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, clinical staff/physician/other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the month; each additional 20 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
| HCPCS: | |
| Code | Description |
| G0071 | Payment for communication technology-based services for 5 minutes or more of a virtual (non-face-to-face) communication between an rural health clinic (rhc) or federally qualified health center (fqhc) practitioner and rhc or fqhc patient, or 5 minutes or more of remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images by an rhc or fqhc practitioner, occurring in lieu of an office visit; rhc or fqhc only |
| G2010 | Remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images submitted by an established patient (e.g., store and forward), including interpretation with follow-up with the patient within 24 business hours, not originating from a related e/m service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an e/m service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment |
| G2012 | Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an e/m service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion |
| G2061 | Qualified nonphysician healthcare professional online assessment and management service, for an established patient, for up to seven days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 5-10 minutes |
| G2062 | Qualified nonphysician healthcare professional online assessment and management service, for an established patient, for up to seven days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 11-20 minutes |
| G2063 | Qualified nonphysician healthcare professional online assessment and management service, for an established patient, for up to seven days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 21 or more minutes |
| G2250 | Remote assessment of recorded video and/or images submitted by an established patient (e.g., store and forward), including interpretation with follow-up with the patient within 24 business hours, not originating from a related service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to a service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment |
| G2251 | Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a qualified health care professional who cannot report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to a service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of clinical discussion |
| G2252 | Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an e/m service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 11-20 minutes of medical discussion |
Physical Therapy Evaluation
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 183326003 | Combined physical therapy (regime/therapy) |
| 33849009 | Diagnostic physical therapy procedure (regime/therapy) |
| 410158009 | Physical therapy assessment (procedure) |
| 410159001 | Physical therapy education (procedure) |
| 410160006 | Physical therapy management (procedure) |
| 424203006 | Physical therapy education, guidance and counseling (procedure) |
| 424291000 | Physical therapy surveillance (regime/therapy) |
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 97161 | Physical therapy evaluation: low complexity, requiring these components: A history with no personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination of body system(s) using standardized tests and measures addressing 1-2 elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions; A clinical presentation with stable and/or uncomplicated characteristics; and Clinical decision making of low complexity using standardized patient assessment instrument and/or measurable assessment of functional outcome. Typically, 20 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. |
| 97162 | Physical therapy evaluation: moderate complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures in addressing a total of 3 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions; An evolving clinical presentation with changing characteristics; and Clinical decision making of moderate complexity using standardized patient assessment instrument and/or measurable assessment of functional outcome. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. |
| 97163 | Physical therapy evaluation: high complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures addressing a total of 4 or more elements from any of the following: body structures and functions, activity limitations, and/or participation restrictions; A clinical presentation with unstable and unpredictable characteristics; and Clinical decision making of high complexity using standardized patient assessment instrument and/or measurable assessment of functional outcome. Typically, 45 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. |
| 97164 | Re-evaluation of physical therapy established plan of care, requiring these components: An examination including a review of history and use of standardized tests and measures is required; and Revised plan of care using a standardized patient assessment instrument and/or measurable assessment of functional outcome Typically, 20 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. |
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 228653003 | Occupational therapy home visit (regime/therapy) |
| 410155007 | Occupational therapy assessment (procedure) |
| 410156008 | Occupational therapy education (procedure) |
| 410157004 | Occupational therapy management (procedure) |
| 423602000 | Occupational therapy surveillance (regime/therapy) |
| 424574000 | Occupational therapy education, guidance, counseling (procedure) |
| 59694001 | Occupational social therapy (regime/therapy) |
| 84478008 | Occupational therapy (regime/therapy) |
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 97165 | Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity, requiring these components: An occupational profile and medical and therapy history, which includes a brief history including review of medical and/or therapy records relating to the presenting problem; An assessment(s) that identifies 1-3 performance deficits (ie, relating to physical, cognitive, or psychosocial skills) that result in activity limitations and/or participation restrictions; and Clinical decision making of low complexity, which includes an analysis of the occupational profile, analysis of data from problem-focused assessment(s), and consideration of a limited number of treatment options. Patient presents with no comorbidities that affect occupational performance. Modification of tasks or assistance (eg, physical or verbal) with assessment(s) is not necessary to enable completion of evaluation component. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. |
| 97166 | Occupational therapy evaluation, moderate complexity, requiring these components: An occupational profile and medical and therapy history, which includes an expanded review of medical and/or therapy records and additional review of physical, cognitive, or psychosocial history related to current functional performance; An assessment(s) that identifies 3-5 performance deficits (ie, relating to physical, cognitive, or psychosocial skills) that result in activity limitations and/or participation restrictions; and Clinical decision making of moderate analytic complexity, which includes an analysis of the occupational profile, analysis of data from detailed assessment(s), and consideration of several treatment options. Patient may present with comorbidities that affect occupational performance. Minimal to moderate modification of tasks or assistance (eg, physical or verbal) with assessment(s) is necessary to enable patient to complete evaluation component. Typically, 45 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. |
| 97167 | Occupational therapy evaluation, high complexity, requiring these components: An occupational profile and medical and therapy history, which includes review of medical and/or therapy records and extensive additional review of physical, cognitive, or psychosocial history related to current functional performance; An assessment(s) that identifies 5 or more performance deficits (ie, relating to physical, cognitive, or psychosocial skills) that result in activity limitations and/or participation restrictions; and Clinical decision making of high analytic complexity, which includes an analysis of the patient profile, analysis of data from comprehensive assessment(s), and consideration of multiple treatment options. Patient presents with comorbidities that affect occupational performance. Significant modification of tasks or assistance (eg, physical or verbal) with assessment(s) is necessary to enable patient to complete evaluation component. Typically, 60 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. |
| 97168 | Re-evaluation of occupational therapy established plan of care, requiring these components: An assessment of changes in patient functional or medical status with revised plan of care; An update to the initial occupational profile to reflect changes in condition or environment that affect future interventions and/or goals; and A revised plan of care. A formal reevaluation is performed when there is a documented change in functional status or a significant change to the plan of care is required. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. |
Denominator Exclusions:
Denominator exclusions include patients whose hospice care that overlaps the measurement period.
In order to meet the requirements for this exclusion, the aforementioned must be documented in the chart and start before or during the measurement period:
Hospice Services is captured by having an Inpatient Encounter with a Discharge for Hospice Care, or a Hospice Encounter, or Hospice Care Ambulatory Procedure Ordered or Performed, or a Hospice Diagnosis, or a Hospice Assessment with a result of Yes, during the measure period. In order to meet the requirements for the Hospice exclusion, at least one of the aforementioned must be documented in the chart and start before or during the measurement period:
Inpatient Encounter (SNOMED) during the measurement period that ends with Discharge for Hospice Care (SNOMED)
This is captured by adding a procedure with a valid SNOMED code using the Procedure widget in a note.
Encounter – Inpatient
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 183452005 | Emergency hospital admission (procedure) |
| 32485007 | Hospital admission (procedure) |
| 8715000 | Hospital admission, elective (procedure) |
and
Discharge Code
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 428361000124107 | Discharge to home for hospice care (procedure) |
| 428371000124100 | Discharge to healthcare facility for hospice care (procedure) |
Hospice Encounter (SNOMED or HCPCS) during or overlapping the measurement period
This is captured by adding a procedure with a valid SNOMED code using the Procedure widget in a note.
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 183919006 | Urgent admission to hospice (procedure) |
| 183920000 | Routine admission to hospice (procedure) |
| 183921001 | Admission to hospice for respite (procedure) |
| 305336008 | Admission to hospice (procedure) |
| 305911006 | Seen in hospice (finding) |
| 385765002 | Hospice care management (procedure) |
| HCPCS: | |
| Code | Description |
| G9473 | Services performed by chaplain in the hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
| G9474 | Services performed by dietary counselor in the hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
| G9475 | Services performed by other counselor in the hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
| G9476 | Services performed by volunteer in the hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
| G9477 | Services performed by care coordinator in the hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
| G9478 | Services performed by other qualified therapist in the hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
| G9479 | Services performed by qualified pharmacist in the hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
| Q5003 | Hospice care provided in nursing long term care facility (ltc) or non-skilled nursing facility (nf) |
| Q5004 | Hospice care provided in skilled nursing facility (snf) |
| Q5005 | Hospice care provided in inpatient hospital |
| Q5006 | Hospice care provided in inpatient hospice facility |
| Q5007 | Hospice care provided in long term care facility |
| Q5008 | Hospice care provided in inpatient psychiatric facility |
| Q5010 | Hospice home care provided in a hospice facility |
| S9126 | Hospice care, in the home, per diem |
| T2042 | Hospice routine home care; per diem |
| T2043 | Hospice continuous home care; per hour |
| T2044 | Hospice inpatient respite care; per diem |
| T2045 | Hospice general inpatient care; per diem |
| T2046 | Hospice long term care, room and board only; per diem |
Hospice Care Ambulatory Procedure (SNOMED, CPT, or HCPCS) during or overlapping the measurement period
This is captured by adding a procedure with a valid SNOMED, CPT, or HCPCS code using the Procedure widget in a note.
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 385763009 | Hospice care (regime/therapy) |
| 385765002 | Hospice care management (procedure) |
| CPT: | |
| Code | Description |
| 99377 | Supervision of a hospice patient (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular development and/or revision of care plans by that individual, review of subsequent reports of patient status, review of related laboratory and other studies, communication (including telephone calls) for purposes of assessment or care decisions with health care professional(s), family member(s), surrogate decision maker(s) (eg, legal guardian) and/or key caregiver(s) involved in patient’s care, integration of new information into the medical treatment plan and/or adjustment of medical therapy, within a calendar month; 15-29 minutes |
| 99378 | Supervision of a hospice patient (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular development and/or revision of care plans by that individual, review of subsequent reports of patient status, review of related laboratory and other studies, communication (including telephone calls) for purposes of assessment or care decisions with health care professional(s), family member(s), surrogate decision maker(s) (eg, legal guardian) and/or key caregiver(s) involved in patient’s care, integration of new information into the medical treatment plan and/or adjustment of medical therapy, within a calendar month; 30 minutes or more |
| HCPCS: | |
| Code | Description |
| G0182 | Physician supervision of a patient under a medicare-approved hospice (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of care plans, review of subsequent reports of patient status, review of laboratory and other studies, communication (including telephone calls) with other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care, integration of new information into the medical treatment plan and/or adjustment of medical therapy, within a calendar month, 30 minutes or more |
Hospice Diagnosis (SNOMED) during or overlapping the measure period
This is captured by adding a diagnosis with a valid SNOMED code using the Diagnosis widget in a note.
| SNOMED: | |
| Code | Description |
| 170935008 | Full care by hospice (finding) |
| 170936009 | Shared care – hospice and general practitioner (finding) |
| 305911006 | Seen in hospice (finding) |
Hospice Assessment overlapping the measure period
To qualify for the Hospice Assessment denominator exclusion, the patient must have a Hospice Assessment with a LOINC code of 45755-6 with a result finding of Yes, with a SNOMED code 373066001, that overlaps the measurement period.
This can be achieved by configuring a checklist with a Hospice Care checklist item, and then selecting that checklist item for applicable patients.
First, create or modify a procedure/result condition via Edit > System Tables > All Conditions.
In the Conditions Properties dialog, be sure to select the Procedure option and attach the 45755-6 code in the corresponding LOINC Code field.
Check the Result option, the 45755-6 code should also appear in the corresponding LOINC Code field.
Next, in the Template Editor, access the template you want to create or modify a checklist to include the Hospice Care item.
In the checklist, right click and select Insert finding…
In the Finding dialog, configure an applicable Heading; then and create Normal finding, for example Receiving Hospice Care; and then click Tag and attach the procedure/result configured above.
Click the SNOMED button and then attach the 373066001 SNOMED code to the tagged item.
After the checklist has been configured with the Hospice Care, and configured for the note template, whenever a patient is receiving hospice care, simply select this option in the checklist for the patient.
Required Data Elements for the Numerator:
This can be captured by completing the Falls Risk Assessment Form via the Screening widget.
The questionnaire that is accessed by clicking the corresponding button at the top of the dialog. After the questionnaire is accessed, you can configure the answers for the various questions. Do note if the answer to the second question (Is the patient ambulatory?), is anything other than Yes or blank (unanswered), the assessment questionnaire sections below will be grayed out and not score will be given. Likewise, if the answer to the third question (Screening not done for medical reason), is Yes, the assessment questionnaire sections below will be grayed out and not score will be given.
If you click the Balance link you are provided with additional information on how to access the patient for the questions in that section.
The Medication link provides access to a list of medication to consider while answering the questions in that section of the questionnaire. While the Predisposing Conditions or Diseases link provides access to a list of conditions and diseases to considered when answering the question for that section.
The various assessment questions have a measured Total Score based on the answered questions allowing you to quickly determine if the patient is “at risk” for future falls and thereby offer further testing or treatment as needed. If you click the Total Score link, additional information is provided, displaying how the scoring is conducted and providing further information.
In addition, you can determine how this information is outputted to the note. You can choose only to output only the Title, to output the configured information in List format, or to output the configured information in Paragraph format.