Measure Type | High Priority Measure? | Collection Type(s) |
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Process | yes | MIPS CQM |
Measure Description
The percentage of discharges for patients 6 years of age and older who were hospitalized for treatment of selected mental illness or intentional self-harm diagnoses and who had a follow-up visit with a mental health practitioner. Two rates are submitted:
- The percentage of discharges for which the patient received follow-up within 30 days after discharge.
- The percentage of discharges for which the patient received follow-up within 7 days after discharge.