MIPS #134: Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan--eCQM collection type
2026 measure specifications update highlighted below. Coding updates completed in Practice Insights 5/1/26
MEASURE DESCRIPTION
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter or up to 14 days prior to the date of the encounter using an age-appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of or up to two days after the date of the qualifying encounter.
Numerator
Patients screened for depression on the date of the encounter or up to 14 days prior to the date of the encounter using an age-appropriate standardized tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of or up to two days after the date of the qualifying encounter or an active depression medication overlaps the date of the qualifying encounter.
Denominator
All patients aged 12 years and older at the beginning of the measurement period with at least one qualifying encounter during the measurement period
Exclusion/Exceptions
Patients who have ever been diagnosed with bipolar disorder at any time prior to the qualifying encounter.
If depression screening is not performed for a medical reason, use the drop-down list to document the reason not completed.
Telehealth: Yes
Scoring 1-10 points
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