Percentage of final reports for screening mammograms that are classified as "probably benign"
Rationale
"Probably benign" assessment category is reserved for findings that have high probability (≥ 98%) of being benign and should not be used as category for indeterminate findings. Inappropriate designation of findings as "probably benign" can result in unnecessary follow-up of lesions that could have been quickly classified or delayed diagnosis and treatment of cancerous lesions. Conduct complete diagnostic imaging evaluation before making "probably benign" (Category 3) assessment; it is inadvisable to use "probably benign categorization when interpreting screening mammogram. Immediate completion of diagnostic imaging evaluation for abnormal screening mammograms eliminates potential anxiety that women would endure with short-interval follow-up recommended for "probably benign" findings.
Instructions
This measure is to be submitted each time screening mammogram is performed during performance period. It is anticipated that Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)-eligible clinicians who provide professional component of diagnostic imaging studies for screening mammograms will submit this measure.
Numerator
Final reports classified as "probably benign" defined as: Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) assessment category of "probably benign," BI-RADS category 3, or FDA-approved equivalent assessment category
Denominator
All final reports for screening mammograms
Selected References
MIPS Measure 146: Radiology: Inappropriate Use of “Probably Benign” Assessment Category in Screening Mammograms
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Deleted from 2021 Measures
Percentage of final reports for screening mammograms that are classified as "probably benign"
Rationale
"Probably benign" assessment category is reserved for findings that have high probability (≥ 98%) of being benign and should not be used as category for indeterminate findings. Inappropriate designation of findings as "probably benign" can result in unnecessary follow-up of lesions that could have been quickly classified or delayed diagnosis and treatment of cancerous lesions. Conduct complete diagnostic imaging evaluation before making "probably benign" (Category 3) assessment; it is inadvisable to use "probably benign categorization when interpreting screening mammogram. Immediate completion of diagnostic imaging evaluation for abnormal screening mammograms eliminates potential anxiety that women would endure with short-interval follow-up recommended for "probably benign" findings.
Instructions
This measure is to be submitted each time screening mammogram is performed during performance period. It is anticipated that Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)-eligible clinicians who provide professional component of diagnostic imaging studies for screening mammograms will submit this measure.
Numerator
Final reports classified as "probably benign" defined as: Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) assessment category of "probably benign," BI-RADS category 3, or FDA-approved equivalent assessment category
Denominator
All final reports for screening mammograms
Selected References
MIPS Measure 146: Radiology: Inappropriate Use of “Probably Benign” Assessment Category in Screening Mammograms
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