Overview
The Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan (CDF-AD) measure evaluates the percentage of adult clients (ages 18 and over) who are screened for depression using a standardized tool during an outpatient visit, and if screening is positive, have a documented follow-up plan.
Measurement Parameters
Population: Adults aged 18 or older as of the end of the measurement year.
Measurement Year (MY): January 1 - December 31 (12-month calendar year).
Encounter Window: Screening must occur on the date of the encounter or within 14 days prior.
Eligible Population
Clients must meet both of the following:
- Age 18 or older on the date of the encounter.
- Had an outpatient visit during the measurement year.
Data Entry
Enter data within the Client or Payer tab. Data can be arranged by:
- Payer
- Ethnicity
- Racial Groups
Numerator Criteria
Clients who:
- Were screened for depression on the date of the encounter or within 14 days prior using one of the following PHQ-9 forms:
- PRO-0035
- PRO-1592
- K100550
- K100551
- AND, if the screening result is positive, had a follow-up plan documented on the same date as the eligible encounter using one of the following codes:
- G8431
- G8510
Denominator Criteria
All clients in the eligible population.
Exclusions
Clients diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder prior to or on the date of the encounter, identified by:
- Code G9717
- Or a list of ICD-10 diagnosis codes for depression or bipolar disorder.
Exceptions
Clients who do not meet the numerator criteria but meet the following exception:
- Code G8433 - Screening not completed due to documented patient or medical reason.
NOTE: If a client meets the numerator criteria, they are included in the measure regardless of exception status.