CMS 153 - Chlamydia Screening for Women

Overview

CMS153v8 (2020)

CMS153v9 (2021)

CMS153v10 (2022)

Identifiers

*MIE only supports data collection and reporting using eCQM specifications

Definitions

Additional Information

Clinical Instructions

New UI Visit Encounter (valid RC202109+)

Original Visit Encounter

Ensure all sexually active women aged 16-24 are screened for chlamydia at least once within the measurement period. Use either the Test and Procedures section of the encounter, or enter the appropriate observation to the chart using the Observations chart tab.

1. While documenting the Visit encounter, document the results of a chlamydia screening one of two ways:
2. Option 1: Tests and Procedures Section
   1. Open the Tests and Procedures section.
   2. Using the autocomplete, begin typing Chlamydia, and select the appropriate screening.
   3. Click the Add to Exam button.
   4. After adding the new section, open the screening section and enter the results.
   5. Click the Next button, or close the section.
3. Option 2: Add Observation using Observations Chart Tab
   1. Navigate to the patient chart.
   2. Open the Observations tab of the Medical Records chart tab.
   3. Click the Add Observation link in the upper-right corner.
   4. Begin typing the name of the observation and select the appropriate one.
   5. Enter the Date the screening was performed, its Result, and any relevant Comments.
   6. Click the Submit button.
4. Continue documenting the encounter, as needed.
5. When completed, Close and Archive the encounter

Evidence

Initial Patient Population

Denominator Exclusions

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Source(s)

eCQI CMS153