Overview
The Adolescent Depression Screening and Follow-Up Plan (CDF-CH) Measure evaluates the percentage of clients aged 12 to 17 who were:
- Screened for depression on the date of an outpatient encounter or within the 14 days prior, using an age-appropriate standardized tool.
- Documented with a follow-up plan on the date of the eligible encounter if the screening result was positive.
Measurement Period
Measurement Year (MY): January 1 - December 31 (standard 12-month calendar year)
Eligible Population
Clients must meet all of the following criteria:
- Age 12-17 on the date of the outpatient encounter.
- Had at least one outpatient visit during the Measurement Year.
Data Entry
Enter data on the Client or Payer tab.
Data can be arranged by:
- Payer
- Ethnicity
- Racial Group
Numerator Criteria
Clients who meet the following:
- Depression screening performed on the date of the encounter or within 14 days prior using one of the following tools:
- PHQ-9 Forms: PRO-0035, PRO-1592, K100550, or K100551
- AND, if the screening is positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the same date as the eligible encounter using one of these codes:
- G8431 - Positive screen with follow-up plan documented.
- G8510 - Negative screen (no follow-up needed).
Exclusions
Clients are excluded from the measure if they have a diagnosis of depression or bipolar disorder, 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 should be removed from the denominator:
- Code G8433 - Screening for depression not completed due to documented patient or medical reason.
NOTE: If a client meets the numerator criteria, they are included in the denominator regardless of exception status.