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Concussion
Quality Measurement Set
Approved by the Concussion Quality Measurement Work Group on [DATE]. Approved by the
AAN Quality and Safety Subcommittee on [DATE]. Approved by the AAN Practice Committee on [DATE]. Approved by the American Academy of Neurology Institute Board of Directors on
[DATE].
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Table of Contents Work Group Participants ..............................................................................................................4
Importance and Measure Purpose ................................................................................................5
Measure Development Process ....................................................................................................5
Importance and Prevalence of Concussion ..................................................................................7
2019 Concussion Measures ..........................................................................................................7
Other Concussion Measures .........................................................................................................7
Harmonization ..............................................................................................................................8
Concussion symptoms evaluation ........................................................................................9
Appropriate neurological exam ..........................................................................................13
Exercise plan after concussion ...........................................................................................16
Documentation of return to play strategy or protocol ........................................................19
Individualized counseling for return to school, other learning environment, or work ......22
Depression outcome ...........................................................................................................27
Counseling on medication overuse headache ....................................................................30
Repeat imaging for concussion ..........................................................................................35
Contact Information ...................................................................................................................38
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................39
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................40
References ..................................................................................................................................41
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Work Group Participants
American Academy of Family Physicians
Deepak Patel, MD, FAAFP, FACSM
American Academy of Neurology
Wayne Anderson, DO, FAAN, FAHS
Daniel Feinberg, MD, FAAN
Aravind Ganesh, MD
Lauren Green, DO, RD
Michael Jaffee, MD, FAAN, FANA
Matthew Lorincz, MD, PhD
Sean C. Rose, MD
Jack Tsao, MD, DPhil, FAAN, FANA
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Arthur De Luigi, DO, MHSA, FAAPMR, CAQSM, CAQBIM, DABPM, RMSK
Brain Injury Association of America
Michael Kaplen, Esq.
Facilitator
Adam Webb, MD, FAAN
Staff
Amy Bennett, JD
Erin Lee
Karen Lundgren, MBA
Becky Schierman, MPH
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Improving Outcomes for Patients with Concussion
Rationale for Measures
In 2018, the American Academy of Neurology formed the Concussion Work Group to review existing guidelines, current evidence, and gaps in care in order to develop a measurement set for neurologists that promotes quality improvement and drives better outcomes for patients with concussion.
Measure Development Process
The AAN develops quality measures based on the belief that specialists should play a leading role in selecting and creating measures that will drive performance improvement and possibly be used in accountability programs in the future. All members of the Work Group were required to disclose financial relationships with industry and other entities to avoid actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.
The Quality and Safety Subcommittee (QSS) approved a new measure set concept around concussion. The QSS commissioned a work group comprised of AAN members as well as members of other specialty societies that care for patients with concussion. A facilitator from QSS was appointed to oversee the methodology. This Work Group was tasked with reviewing literature and proposing draft concepts for concussion management.
A series of virtual meetings was held to discuss and refine the measure concepts. The Work Group voted to approve or not approve each proposed measure.
Following the virtual meetings, measures were further refined and posted for public comment. The Work Group reviewed and responded to all of the public comments and refined the measures when feasible, and additional evidence was requested from respondents based upon their suggestions when not feasible. After the measures have been finalized, the Work Group votes to approve or not approve the whole measurement set. If approved by the Work Group, AAN staff facilitate internal AAN approvals. The Work Group drafts a manuscript which is an executive summary of the measurement set that is submitted for potential publication in Neurology. AAN measures undergo a maintenance review every three years.
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Below is an illustration of the measure development process from proposals, discussion, research, evaluation, to approval.
Medical librarian search
19 Measure Concepts
Proposed
Data Review
6 new concepts removed ‐ lack of evidence ‐ not feasible ‐ little impact on care
13 concepts advanced
[x] measures approved
Public comment and
Refinement
Group Discussions
5 measures removed ‐ Lack of evidence ‐ Existing measures available
8 measures advanced
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Importance and Prevalence of Concussion
Concussion represents the immediate and transient symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury, 1 and is defined as a clinical syndrome of biomechanically induced alteration of brain function2. The term “concussion” is often used interchangeably with “mild traumatic brain injury”, and clear distinctions between the two are not widely agreed upon1.
1.1-1.9 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in children each year in the United States, although many are not seen in a health care setting3. Approximately 1 million outpatient clinic and emergency department visits for minor head injury in children occur annually in the United States, with an additional 1 million adults4. Concussion can occur in any age group, from early childhood through late adulthood, with the highest incidence in children age 10-195. Much of the existing research on concussion has focused on sports-related concussion. Indeed, most of the published guidelines and consensus statements pertain specifically to sports-related concussion1,2,6-8. However, only half of pediatric ED visits for concussion are sport-related9. There appear to be sex differences in concussion incidence and recovery. In sports with similar rules between sexes (e.g., basketball, soccer), females have a higher risk of concussion than males10. Additionally, females have higher risk of prolonged symptoms1,11.
While the majority of adults with concussion will return to pre-injury levels of symptoms and functioning within 14 days, considerable variability in recovery exists. Children often take longer than adults to recover1. Approximately 20-30% of children continue to have symptoms longer than 1 month11,12. Persistent post-concussion symptoms are associated with significant morbidity; children with persistent symptoms report lower quality of life than many other childhood chronic diseases including cancer, end-stage renal disease, and cerebral palsy13.
Concussion remains a clinical diagnosis, inevitably involving some degree of subjectivity and uncertainty. An objective biomarker has not been established for the diagnosis or management of concussion. While the objective evidence regarding most aspects of concussion care is quite limited, several consensus statements and evidence-based guidelines are available to guide management1,2,6-8,14.
2019 Concussion Measurement Set
The following measures were approved by the work group. There is no requirement that all measures in the measurement set be used. Providers are encouraged to identify the one or two measures that would be most meaningful for their patient populations and implement these measures to drive performance improvement in practice.
Concussion symptoms evaluation Appropriate neurological exam Exercise plan after concussion Documentation of return to play strategy or protocolIndividualized counseling for return to school, other learning environment, or work Depression outcome Counseling on medication overuse headache Repeat imaging for concussion
Other Potential Measures
The measures developed are a result of a consensus process. Work Group members are given an opportunity to submit new measures in advance of virtual meetings where all measures are reviewed and edited individually. The Work Group felt the following concepts were not ready for development at this time due to lack of strong evidence in a neurology population, difficulty locating data elements needed for measurement, existence of similar measures, or lack of known gaps in treatment. The Work Group recommends these concepts be revisited when this measurement set is updated in 3 years.
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Pediatric patients evaluated by use of PECARN algorithm prior to CT imaging Patients evaluated with New Orleans or Canadian CT rules prior to CT brain for concussion Patients that were symptom free without medication for 24 hours before starting return to play strategy Patients counseled to rest for first 48-72 hours then begin gradual return to cognitive and physical activity Patients offered supervised exercise Patients completing supervised exercise and given exercise guidance Referral to multi-disciplinary concussion clinic Patients screened for depression with a validated tool Patients screened for depression with a validated tool at initial visit Patients who received a CT scan at initial visit Patients with headache who were offered a guideline recommended therapy
Measure Harmonization
The Work Group searched for existing measures on concussion and found no existing measures. The AAN advocates for reducing duplicative measures when possible.
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Measure Title Concussion symptoms evaluation completed
Description Percentage of patients 5 years of age and older diagnosed with concussion who had a symptom evaluation completed at the initial visit
Measurement Period
January 1, 20xx to December 31, 20xx
Eligible Population
Eligible Providers
Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Care Setting(s) Outpatient
Ages > 5 years of age
Event Office visit
Diagnosis Concussion
Denominator All patients > 5 years of age diagnosed with concussion
Numerator Patients who had a symptom evaluation^ completed at initial visit ^Evaluations:
Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE) Concussion Symptom Inventory (CSI) Graded Symptom Checklist (GSC) and Graded Symptom Scale (GSS) Health and Behavior Inventory (HBI) Post-concussion Symptom Inventory (PCSI) Post-concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPCSQ)
Required Exclusions
None
Allowable Exclusions
Patient and/or caregiver unable to report symptoms (non-verbal) Patient and/or caregiver refusal
Exclusion Rationale
Patients and/or their caregivers need to be able to communicate symptoms. Patients and their caregivers have the right to refuse.
Measure Scoring
Percentage
Interpretation of Score
Higher Score Indicates Better Quality
Measure Type Process
Level of Measurement
Provider
Risk Adjustment
N/A
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For Process Measures Relationship to Desired Outcome
Opportunity to Improve Gap in Care
McCrory et al. state that “SRC is considered to be among the most complex injuries in sports medicine to diagnose, assess and manage.”1 Symptom evaluations assist a provider in identifying and subsequently managing the symptoms of concussion as they arise so the patient can return to baseline and resume regular activity.
Harmonization with Existing Measures
No existing measures known
References and Supporting Evidence
1. McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvorak J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport-the 5th international conference on concussion in sport held in Berlin, October 2016. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun;51(11):838-47.
2. Lumba-Brown A, Yeates K, Sarmiento K, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children. JAMA Pediatrics 2018; 172(11): e182853.
3. Giza C, Kutcher J, Ashwal S, et al. Summary of evidence-based guideline update: Evaluation and management of concussion in sports. Neurology 2013; 80:2250-2257.
4. The Management of Concussion-mild Traumatic Brain Injury Working Group. VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Concussion-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
5. The Management of Concussion-mild Traumatic Brain Injury Working Group. VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Concussion-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
6. Purcell L, Canadian Paediatric Society, Healthy Active Living and Sports Medicine Committee. Sport-related concussion: Evaluation and management. Paediatr Child Health 2014; 19:153-158.
7. Marshall S, Bayley M, McCullagh S, et al. Updated clinical practice guidelines for concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and persistent symptoms. Brain Injury 2015; 29:688-700.
8. Halstead M, Walter K, Moffatt K, and Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. Sport-related concussion in children and adolescents. Pediatrics 2018; 142: e20183074.
Code System Code Code Description ICD-10 S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter ICD-10 S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounterICD-10 S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela ICD-10 S06.0X1A Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounterICD-10
S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
Process
•Concussion sympoms assessed
Intermediate outcome
•Treatment plan adherence
Outcomes
•Improved quality of life
•Reduction of concussion symptoms
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ICD-10 S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequelaICD-10
S06.0X9A Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9D
Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequelaCPT 99201-99205
99211-99215
Office or other outpatient visit 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for the evaluation and management of a new patient Office or other outpatient visit 5, 10, 15, 25, or 40 minutes for the evaluation and management of an established patient
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Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No or N/A
No or N/A
Yes
Yes
No
No or N/A
Flow Chart Diagram: Concussion symptoms evaluated
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On the date of the encounter, were the patient and/or caregiver unable to report symptoms?
On the date of the encounter, did patient and/or caregiver refuse to answer?
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Measure Title Appropriate neurological exam
Description Percentage of patients aged 5 years and older diagnosed with concussion seen for an initial visit who had a neurological exam performed that included all components: 1) cervical assessment, 2) cognitive function, 3) vestibular function, 4) extraocular movements, 5) gait, 6) balance, and 7) coordination.
Measurement Period
January 1, 20xx to December 31, 20xx
Eligible Population
Eligible Providers Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Care Setting(s) Outpatient, Inpatient, Emergency Department
Ages > 5 years of age
Event Office visit, admission to inpatient unit, emergency department visit
Diagnosis Concussion
Denominator Patients > 5 years of age diagnosed with concussion seen for an initial visit
Numerator Patients who had a neurological exam that included all components: 1) Cervical assessment 2) Cognitive function 3) Vestibular function 4) Extraocular movements 5) Gait 6) Balance 7) Coordination
Required Exclusions
None
Allowable Exclusions
Patient and/or caregiver refusal Patients unable to participate in a neurological exam
Exclusion Rationale
Certain patients might not be able to undergo an aspect of a neurological exam. Patients and/or their caregivers have the right to refuse a neurological exam.
Measure Scoring Percentage
Interpretation of Score
Higher Score Indicates Better Quality
Measure Type Process
Level of Measurement
Provider
Risk Adjustment N/A
For Process Measures Relationship to Desired Outcome
Process
•Neurological exam
Outcomes
•Confirm diagnosis of concussion
•Referral to additional therapy when needed
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Opportunity to Improve Gap in Care
Concussion is a clinical diagnosis. It is important to conduct a neurologic exam in patients with concussion to look for more severe brain or neck injury. If exam abnormalities are consistent with concussion, they should be tracked over time to monitor for resolution. McCrory et al. recommend that the key features of an exam should include a neurological examination which should encompass “mental status, cognitive functioning, sleep/wake disturbance, ocular function, vestibular function, gait and balance.”1
Harmonization with Existing Measures
No existing measures known
References and Supporting Evidence
1. McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvorak J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport-the 5th international conference on concussion in sport held in Berlin, October 2016. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun;51(11):838-47.
2. Harmon K, Clugston J, Dec K, et al. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine position statement on concussion in sport. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2019; 53:213-225.
3. The Management of Concussion-mild Traumatic Brain Injury Working Group. VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Concussion-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
4. Marshall S, Bayley M, McCullagh S, et al. Updated clinical practice guidelines for concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and persistent symptoms. Brain Injury 2015; 29:688-700.
Code System Code Code Description ICD-10 S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter ICD-10 S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounterICD-10 S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela ICD-10 S06.0X1A Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounterICD-10
S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequelaICD-10
S06.0X9A Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9D
Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequelaCPT 99201-99205
99211-99215
Office or other outpatient visit 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for the evaluation and management of a new patient Office or other outpatient visit 5, 10, 15, 25, or 40 minutes for the evaluation and management of an established patient
CPT 99221-99223 Initial hospital care 30, 50, or 70 minutes, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient;
CPT 99231-99233 Subsequent hospital care 15, 25, or 35 minutes, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient
CPT 99291, 99292 Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes, each additional 30 minutes
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Yes
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No
Yes
No
Yes
No or N/A
No or N/A
Yes
Yes
No
No or N/A
Flow Chart Diagram: Appropriate neurological exam
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during the measurement period?
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Eligible
Population
Yes
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During the measurement period, did patient have a neurological exam that included all components: 1. Cervical assessment 2. Cognitive function 3. Vestibular function 4. Extraocular movements 5. Gait 6. Balance 7. Coordination
Did the patient have at least one new or
established patient visit with an eligible
provider during the measurement period?
On the date of the encounter, was the patient unable to participate in a neurological exam?
On the date of the encounter, did patient and/or caregiver refuse?
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denominator*
*Do not remove/exclude
if patient meets the
numerator
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Measure Title Exercise plan after concussion
Description Percentage of patients 5 years of age and older diagnosed with concussion who were given an exercise plan at every visit
Measurement Period
January 1, 20xx to December 31, 20xx
Eligible Population
Eligible Providers Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Care Setting(s) Outpatient, Urgent Care, Inpatient, Emergency Department
Ages > 5 years of age
Event Office visit, urgent care visit, inpatient admission, ED visit
Diagnosis Concussion and post-concussion syndrome
Denominator Patient > 5 years of age with concussion or post-concussion syndrome
Numerator Patients who were given exercise counseling^ at every visit ^Counseling should include recommendations on appropriate physical activity
Required Exclusions
None
Allowable Exclusions
Patient and/or caregiver decline counseling
Exclusion Rationale
Patients always have the right to refuse a service.
Measure Scoring Percentage
Interpretation of Score
Higher score indicates better quality
Measure Type Process
Level of Measurement
Provider
Risk Adjustment None
For Process Measures Relationship to Desired Outcome
Opportunity to Improve Gap in Care
Patients should take a slow stepwise approach when returning to physical activity.1 After an initial period of rest, providers should counsel patients on developing an appropriate exercise regime to acclimate the patient’s body and brain to cognitive and physical exertion. The exact exercise program will be individualized for each patient.
Harmonization with Existing Measures
No known measures exist.
Process
•Exercise counseling at every visit
Intermediate Outcomes
•Adherence to exercise plan
Outcomes
•Quicker recovery
•Resumption of everyday activities
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References and Supporting Evidence
1. McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvorak J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport-the 5th international conference on concussion in sport held in Berlin, October 2016. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun;51(11):838-47.
2. Lumba-Brown A, Yeates K, Sarmiento K, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children. JAMA Pediatrics 2018; 172(11): e182853.
3. King D, Brughelli M, Hume P, Gissane C. Assessment, Management and Knowledge of Sport-related Concussion: Systematic Review. Sports Medicine 2018: 44:449-471.
4. Schneider, K. J., et al. (2017). "Rest and treatment/rehabilitation following sport-related concussion: a systematic review." Br J Sports Med 51(12): 930-934.
5. Marshall S, Bayley M, McCullagh S, et al. Updated clinical practice guidelines for concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and persistent symptoms. Brain Injury 2015; 29:688-700.
Code System Code Code Description Denominator ICD-10 S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness initial encounter ICD-10 S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounterICD-10 S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela ICD-10 S06.0X1A Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounterICD-10
S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequelaICD-10
S06.0X9A Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9D
Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequelaICD-10 F07.81 Post-concussion syndromeCPT 99201-99205
99211-99215
Office or other outpatient visit 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for the evaluation and management of a new patient Office or other outpatient visit 5, 10, 15, 25, or 40 minutes for the evaluation and management of an established patient
Numerator ICD-10 Z71.82 Exercise counseling
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Flow Chart Diagram: Exercise counseling
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measurement period?
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provider during the measurement period?
On the date of the encounter, did patient and/or caregiver decline counseling?
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denominator*
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Measure Title Documentation of Return to Play Strategy or Protocol
Description Percentage of patients aged 5 years of age and older diagnosed with concussion who were cleared for full participation in sports that had documentation of a return to play strategy or protocol
Measurement Period
January 1, 20xx to December 31, 20xx
Eligible Population
Eligible Providers Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Care Setting(s) Outpatient, Urgent Care
Ages > 5 years of age
Event Office visit, urgent care visit
Diagnosis Concussion
Denominator Patients > 5 years of age diagnosed with concussion who were cleared for full participation in sports
Numerator Patients who had documentation of a return to play strategy or protocol
Required Exclusions
Patients with post-concussion syndrome
Allowable Exclusions
Patient and/or caregivers who refuse return to play strategy Patients who are currently participating in sports without symptoms
Exclusion Rationale
Patients have the right to refuse a service. Patients who have already returned to their sport prior to receiving clearance should be excluded.
Measure Scoring Percentage
Interpretation of Score
Higher score indicates better quality
Measure Type Process
Level of Measurement
Provider
Risk Adjustment N/A
For Process Measures Relationship to Desired Outcome
Opportunity to Improve Gap in Care
Returning to a sport after a concussion is a difficult decision which is hampered by the many guidelines providing varying recommendations. Getting a patient back playing their sport safety should be done by using a return to play strategy or protocol that outlines the types of physical activities that the patient tolerated prior to clearance.
Harmonization with Existing Measures
No existing measures are known.
Process
•Return to play strategy or protocol documented
Intermediate Outcomes
•Adhere to return to play strategy
Outcomes
•Return to activity with no symptoms of concussion
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References and Supporting Evidence
1. McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvorak J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport-the 5th international conference on concussion in sport held in Berlin, October 2016. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun;51(11):838-47.
2. King D, Brughelli M, Hume P, Gissane C. Assessment, Management and Knowledge of Sport-related Concussion: Systematic Review. Sports Medicine 2018: 44:449-471.
3. Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. Guidelines for Diagnosing and Managing Pediatric Concussion. 2014.
4. Purcell L, Canadian Paediatric Society, Healthy Active Living and Sports Medicine Committee. Sport-related concussion: Evaluation and management. Paediatr Child Health 2014; 19:153-158.
5. Marshall S, Bayley M, McCullagh S, et al. Updated clinical practice guidelines for concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and persistent symptoms. Brain Injury 2015; 29:688-700.
Code System Code Code Description ICD-10 S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness initial encounter ICD-10 S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounterICD-10 S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela ICD-10 S06.0X1A Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounterICD-10
S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequelaICD-10
S06.0X9A Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9D
Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequelaCPT 99201-99205
99211-99215
Office or other outpatient visit 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for the evaluation and management of a new patient Office or other outpatient visit 5, 10, 15, 25, or 40 minutes for the evaluation and management of an established patient
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Flow Chart Diagram: Documentation of Return to Play Strategy or Protocol
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Was patient 5 years of age or older during
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numerator
Was the patient cleared for full participation
in sports?
Yes
On the date of the encounter, did the patient and/or caregiver refuse a return to play strategy or protocol?
On the date of the encounter, was the patient currently participating in sports without symptoms?
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During the measurement period, did the patient have documentation of a return to play strategy or protocol?
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Measure Title Individualized counseling for returning to school, other learning environment, or work
Description Percentage of patients 5 years of age and older diagnosed with concussion who were provided individualized counseling for returning to school, other learning environment, or work
Measurement Period
January 1, 20xx to December 31, 20xx
Eligible Population
Eligible Providers Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Care Setting(s) Outpatient, Urgent Care, Emergency Department, Inpatient
Ages > 5 years of age
Event Office visit, urgent care visit, inpatient admission, ED visit
Diagnosis Concussion
Denominator Patients > 5 years of age diagnosed with concussion
Numerator Patients who were provided individualized counseling for returning to school, other learning environment, or work
Required Exclusions
Patients with suspected concussion (not diagnosed)
Allowable Exclusions
Patients already tolerating regular participation in school and/or work without symptoms
Patients not in an academic setting Patients not currently working Patient and/or caregiver decline counseling
Exclusion Rationale
Patients who have already returned to school do not need additional help returning. Patients who are not currently in school and those that are on summer break do not need counseling to return to school. Patients that are not currently working do not need counseling to return to work. Patients and/or caregivers have the right to decline counseling.
Measure Scoring Percentage
Interpretation of Score
Higher score indicates better quality
Measure Type Process
Level of Measurement
Provider
Risk Adjustment N/A
For Process Measures Relationship to Desired Outcome
Opportunity to Improve Gap in Care
Recovery time from concussion is different for every patient. Many patients experience symptom exacerbation in a school, learning, or work environment. As such, an individual
Process
•Individual counseling for returning to school, learning environment, or work
Intermediate Outcomes
•Adherence to counseling
Outcomes
•Return to school/learning environment/work without concussion symptoms returning
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should be provided with counseling on how and when to return to a learning environment and/or work to mitigate concussion symptoms.
Harmonization with Existing Measures
No other existing measures known.
References and Supporting Evidence
1. McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvorak J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport-the 5th international conference on concussion in sport held in Berlin, October 2016. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun;51(11):838-47.
2. Giza C, Kutcher J, Ashwal S, et al. Summary of evidence-based guideline update: evaluation and management of concussion in sports. Neurology. 2013 Jun 11;80(24):2250-7.
3. King D, Brughelli M, Hume P, Gissane C. Assessment, Management and Knowledge of Sport-related Concussion: Systematic Review. Sports Medicine 2018: 44:449-471.
4. Lumba-Brown A, Yeates K, Sarmiento K, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children. JAMA Pediatrics 2018; 172(11): e182853.
5. Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. Guidelines for Diagnosing and Managing Pediatric Concussion. 2014.
6. Purcell L, Canadian Paediatric Society, Healthy Active Living and Sports Medicine Committee. Sport-related concussion: Evaluation and management. Paediatr Child Health 2014; 19:153-158.
7. Marshall S, Bayley M, McCullagh S, et al. Updated clinical practice guidelines for concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and persistent symptoms. Brain Injury 2015; 29:688-700.
8. Halstead M, McAvoy K, Devore C, et al. Returning to learning following a concussion. Pediatrics 2013; 132:948.
9. Iverson G, Gioia G. Returning to school following sport-related concussion. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2016; 27:429-436.
Code System Code Code Description ICD-10 S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness initial encounter ICD-10 S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounterICD-10 S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela ICD-10 S06.0X1A Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounterICD-10
S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequelaICD-10
S06.0X9A Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9D
Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequelaCPT 99201-99205
99211-99215
Office or other outpatient visit 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for the evaluation and management of a new patient Office or other outpatient visit 5, 10, 15, 25, or 40 minutes for the evaluation and management of an established patient
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Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No or N/A
No or N/A
No or N/A
No or N/A
No or N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flow Chart Diagram: Individualized counseling for return to school, work, other learning environment
Did patient have a diagnosis of concussion
during the measurement period?
Patient
INCLUDED in
Eligible
Population
Yes
Was patient 5 years of age or older during
the measurement period? Patient NOT
Included in
Eligible
Population
Did the patient have at least one new or
established patient visit with an eligible
provider during the measurement period?
On the date of the encounter, did the patient have suspected concussion (not confirmed)?
Remove from
denominator*
*Do not remove/exclude
if patient meets the
numerator
On the date of the encounter, was the patient already tolerating regular participation in school and/or work?
On the date of the encounter, was the patient not in an academic setting?
On the date of the encounter, was the patient not working?
On the date of the encounter, did the patient and/or caregiver decline counseling?
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Yes No
No or N/A
Patient
INCLUDED in
Denominator
Patient met
numerator
criteria
Patient did
NOT meet
numerator
criteria
During the measurement period, was the patient provided individualized counseling for returning to school, other learning environment, or work?
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Measure Title Depression outcome for patients with concussion
Description Percentage of patients 6 years of age and older diagnosed with concussion with at least two visits during the calendar year whose last depression scale score in the calendar year in maintained or improved compared to first depression scale score of the calendar year
Measurement Period
January 1, 20xx to December 31, 20xx
Eligible Population
Eligible Providers Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Care Setting(s) Outpatient
Ages > 6 years of age
Event Office visit
Diagnosis Concussion
Denominator Patients > 6 years and older diagnosed with concussion with at least two visits during the calendar year
Numerator Patients whose last depression scale^ score in the calendar year is maintained or improved compared to first depression scale score of the year. ^Depression scale is defined as a validated scale appropriate for the patient’s age
Required Exclusions
None
Allowable Exclusions
Patient and/or caregiver refuse depression screening on the date of the encounter Patient has advance stage dementia, profound psychosis, neurodevelopment disorder
Exclusion Rationale
Patients and/or their caregivers have the right to refuse a screening for depression. Patients that are unable to communicate due to advance stage dementia, profound psychosis, or neurodevelopmental disorder should be excluded.
Measure Scoring Percentage
Interpretation of Score
Higher score indicates better quality
Measure Type Outcome
Level of Measurement
Provider
Risk Adjustment See appendix A
For Process Measures Relationship to Desired Outcome
Opportunity to Improve Gap in Care
Depression is not an uncommon occurrence after concussion. Junn et al. state “There is evidence that depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder can lead to symptom exacerbation and impairment after concussion.” Additionally, concussion is associated with an increased risk of suicide. Management of depression is critical in patients with concussion.
Outcomes
•Depression score maintained or improved
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Examples of commonly used depression scales:
Modified PHQ-A (11-17 y) CES-DC (6-17 y) SMFQ (8-16 y) Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 or PHQ-2) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
Harmonization with Existing Measures
There are many existing measures for the management of depression. Few include a pediatric population, and none specifically target concussion.
References and Supporting Evidence
1. Junn C, Bell K, Shenouda C, Hoffman J. Symptoms of Concussion and Comorbid Disorders. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2015; 19:46.
2. Yrondi A, Brauge D, LeMen J, Arbus C, Pariente J. Depression and sports-related concussion: a systematic review. La Presse Medicale 2017;46(10):890-902.
3. Yang J, Peek-Asa C, Covassin T, Torner JC. Post-concussion symptoms of depression and anxiety in Division I collegiate athletes. Developmental Neuropsychology 2015;40(1):18-23.
4. Fralick M, Sy E, Hassan A, et al. Association of concussion with the risk of suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Neurology 2019; 76:144-151.
5. Marshall S, Bayley M, McCullagh S, et al. Updated clinical practice guidelines for concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and persistent symptoms. Brain Injury 2015; 29:688-700.
Code System Code Code Description ICD-10 S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness initial encounter ICD-10 S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounterICD-10 S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela ICD-10 S06.0X1A Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounterICD-10
S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequelaICD-10
S06.0X9A Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9D
Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequelaCPT 99201-99205
99211-99215
Office or other outpatient visit 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for the evaluation and management of a new patient Office or other outpatient visit 5, 10, 15, 25, or 40 minutes for the evaluation and management of an established patient
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Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No or N/A
Yes No
No or N/A
No or N/A
Yes
Flow Chart Diagram: Depression outcome for concussion
Did patient have a diagnosis of concussion
during the measurement period?
Patient
INCLUDED in
Eligible
Population
Yes
Was patient 6 years of age or older during
the measurement period? Patient NOT
Included in
Eligible
Population
Patient
INCLUDED in
Denominator
Patient met
numerator
criteria
Patient did
NOT meet
numerator
criteria
During the measurement period, was the patient’s last depression scale score in the calendar year maintained or improved compared to the first depression scale score of the year?
Did the patient have at least one new or
established patient visit with an eligible
provider during the measurement period?
On the date of the encounter, did patient and/or caregiver refuse depression screening?
Remove from
denominator*
*Do not remove/exclude
if patient meets the
numerator
On the date of the encounter, did patient have advance stage dementia, profound psychosis, or a neurodevelopmental disorder?
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Measure Title Counseling on medication overuse headache
Description Percentage of patients > 6 years of age diagnosed with concussion and primary headache or patients diagnosed with post traumatic headache who were counseled on the avoidance of medication overuse headache once per year
Measurement Period
January 1, 20xx to December 31, 20xx
Eligible Population
Eligible Providers Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Care Setting(s) Outpatient
Ages > 6 years of age
Event Office visit
Diagnosis Post traumatic headache, primary headache and concussion
Denominator Patients > 6 years of age diagnosed with concussion and a primary headache OR Patients > 6 years of age diagnosed with post traumatic headache
Numerator Patients who were counseled on the avoidance of medication overuse headache once per year
Required Exclusions
None
Allowable Exclusions
Patient and/or caregiver refuse counseling Patients with intellectual disabilities and no caregiver or informant present
Exclusion Rationale
Patients have the right to refuse counseling. Some patients with intellectual disabilities may not be able to understand counseling without a caregiver or informant present.
Measure Scoring Percentage
Interpretation of Score
Higher score indicates better quality
Measure Type Process
Level of Measurement
Provider
Risk Adjustment N/A
For Process Measures Relationship to Desired Outcome
Opportunity to Improve Gap in Care
Headache is a common symptom after concussion and can linger for months.1 Patients can obtain over-the-counter medications or be prescribed acute medications to help alleviate headaches, and if taken inappropriately, can lead to medication overuse headache. To combat the development of medication overuse headache, patients using medications to treat their headache should be counseled about this condition and how to avoid it.
Process
•Counsel patients on avoidance of medication overuse headache
Intermediate outcomes
•Adhere to treatment protocol
Outcomes
•Maintain or reduce frequency of headaches
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Harmonization with Existing Measures
No known measures exist for concussion patients.
References and Supporting Evidence
1. McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvorak J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport-the 5th international conference on concussion in sport held in Berlin, October 2016. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jun;51(11):838-47.
2. DiTommaso C, Hoffman J, Lucas S, et al. Medication usage patterns for headache treatment after mild traumatic brain injury. Headache. 2014 Mar;54(3):511-9.
3. Heyer G, Idris S. Does analgesic overuse contribute to chronic post-traumatic headaches in adolescent concussion patients? Pediatr Neurol. 2014 May;50(5):464-8.
4. Lumba-Brown A, Yeates K, Sarmiento K, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children. JAMA Pediatrics 2018; 172(11): e182853.
5. Lucas S, Blume H. Sport-related Headache. Neurologic Clinics 2017; 35:501-521.
Code System Code Code Description ICD-10 S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter ICD-10 S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounterICD-10 S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela ICD-10 S06.0X1A Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounterICD-10
S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequelaICD-10
S06.0X9A Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9D
Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequelaICD-10 G43.1 Migraine with auraICD-10 G43.109 Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosusICD-10 G43.119 Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.101 Migraine with aura, not intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.111 Migraine with aura, intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.0 Migraine without auraICD-10 G43.009 Migraine without aura, not intractable without status migrainosusICD-10 G43.019 Migraine without aura, intractable without status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.001 Migraine without aura, not intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.011 Migraine without aura, intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.9 Migraine, unspecifiedICD-10 G43.909 Migraine, unspecified, not intractable without status migrainosusICD-10 G43.919 Migraine, unspecified, intractable without status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.901 Migraine, unspecified, not intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.911 Migraine, unspecified, intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.4 Hemiplegic migraineICD-10 G43.409 Hemiplegic migraine, not intractable without status migrainosusICD-10 G43.419 Hemiplegic migraine, intractable without status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.401 Hemiplegic migraine, not intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.411 Hemiplegic migraine, intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.8 Other migraine
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ICD-10 G43.829 Menstrual migraine, not intractable without status migrainosusICD-10 G43.839 Menstrual migraine, intractable without status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.821 Menstrual migraine, not intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.831 Menstrual migraine, intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.5 Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction ICD-10 G43.509 Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, not intractable without
status migrainosusICD-10 G43.519 Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, intractable without status
migrainosusICD-10 G43.501 Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, not intractable with status
migrainosusICD-10 G43.511 Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, intractable with status
migrainosusICD-10 G43.7 Chronic migraine without auraICD-10 G43.709 Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable without status migrainosusICD-10 G43.719 Chronic migraine without aura, intractable without status migrainosusICD-10 G43.701 Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable with status migrainosusICD-10 G43.711 Chronic migraine without aura, intractable with status migrainosusICD-10 G43.8 Other migraineICD-10 G43.809 Other migraine, not intractable without status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.819 Other migraine, intractable without status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.801 Other migraine, not intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.811 Other migraine, intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.9 Migraine, unspecifiedICD-10 G43.909 Migraine unspecified, not intractable without status migrainosusICD-10 G43.919 Migraine unspecified, intractable without status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.901 Migraine, unspecified, not intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G43.911 Migraine, unspecified intractable with status migrainosus ICD-10 G44.1 Vascular headache, not elsewhere classifiedICD-10 R51 HeadacheICD-10 G44.001 Cluster headache syndrome, unspecified, intractable ICD-10 G44.009 Cluster headache syndrome, unspecified, not intractable ICD-10 G44.011 Episodic cluster headache, intractableICD-10 G44.019 Episodic cluster headache, not intractableICD-10 G44.021 Chronic cluster headache, intractableICD-10 G44.029 Chronic cluster headache, not intractableICD-10 G44.031 Episodic paroxysmal hemicrania, intractableICD-10 G44.039 Episodic paroxysmal hemicrania, not intractable ICD-10 G44.041 Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania, intractableICD-10 G44.049 Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania, not intractableICD-10 G44.051 Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and
tearing, intractableICD-10 G44.059 Short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and
tearing, not intractableICD-10 G44.091 Other trigeminal autonomic cephalgias, intractable ICD-10 G44.099 Other trigeminal autonomic cephalgias, not intractable ICD-10 G44.201 Tension-type headache, unspecified, intractableICD-10 G44.209 Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable ICD-10 G44.211 Episodic tension-type headache, intractableICD-10 G44.219 Episodic tension-type headache, not intractableICD-10 G44.221 Chronic tension-type headache, intractable
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ICD-10 G44.229 Chronic tension-type headache, not intractableICD-10 G44.52 New daily persistent headacheICD-10 G44.59 Other complicated headache syndromeICD-10 G44.81 Hypnic headacheICD-10 G44.85 Primary stabbing headacheICD-10 G44.89 Other headache syndromeICD-10 G44.301 Post-traumatic headache, unspecified, intractable ICD-10 G44.309 Post-traumatic headache, unspecified, not intractable ICD-10 G44.311 Acute post-traumatic headache, intractableICD-10 G44.319 Acute post-traumatic headache, not intractableICD-10 G44.321 Chronic post-traumatic headache, intractableICD-10 G44.329 Chronic post-traumatic headache, not intractable CPT 99201-99205 Office or other outpatient visit 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for the evaluation
and management of a new patientCPT 99211-99215 Office or other outpatient visit 5, 10, 15, 25, or 40 minutes for the evaluation
and management of an established patient
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Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No or N/A
Yes No
No or N/A
Yes
Yes
No
Flow Chart Diagram: Counseling on medication overuse headache
Did patient have a diagnosis of concussion
and primary headache during the
measurement period?
Patient
INCLUDED in
Eligible
Population
No
Was patient 6 years of age or older during
the measurement period?
Patient NOT
Included in
Eligible
Population
Patient
INCLUDED in
Denominator Patient met
numerator
criteria
Patient did
NOT meet
numerator
criteria
During the measurement period, was the patient counseled on the avoidance of medication overuse headache once per year?
Did the patient have at least one new or
established patient visit with an eligible
provider during the measurement period?
On the date of the encounter, did patient and/or caregiver refuse counseling?
Remove from
denominator*
*Do not remove/exclude
if patient meets the
numerator
On the date of the encounter, did patient have an intellectual disability and no caregiver or informant was present?
Did patient have a diagnosis of post
traumatic headache during the
measurement period?
Yes
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Measure Title Repeat imaging for concussion
Description Percentage of all patients diagnosed with concussion who received a repeat CT within 1 month after an initial normal CT or MRI *Note: this is an inverse measure where a lower score is more desirable
Measurement Period
January 1, 20xx to December 31, 20xx
Eligible Population
Eligible Providers Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Care Setting(s) Outpatient
Ages All patients
Event Office visit
Diagnosis Concussion
Denominator All patients diagnosed with concussion
Numerator Patients who received a repeat CT within 1 month after an initial normal CT or MRI
Required Exclusions
None
Allowable Exclusions
None
Exclusion Rationale
None
Measure Scoring Percentage
Interpretation of Score
Lower score indicates better quality
Measure Type Process
Level of Measurement
Provider
Risk Adjustment N/A
For Process Measures Relationship to Desired Outcome
Opportunity to Improve Gap in Care
The neurological history and exam continue to be the primary tool to diagnose and manage concussion. Almenawer et al. state “…the simple yet important neurological examination is the predictive factor of changing the management and guiding the needs for repeat imaging after mild head injury.”1 Continuing to do repeat imaging is a waste of time and resources and with CT involves unnecessary radiation exposure.
Harmonization with Existing Measures
No similar measures known.
Process
•Repeat imaging for concussion within 1 month after an initial normal CT or MRI
Outcomes
•Decrease CT utilization
•Decrease radiation exposure
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References and Supporting Evidence
1. Almenawer SA, Bogza I, Yarascavitch B, et al. The value of scheduled repeat cranial computed tomography after mild head injury: Single-Center Series and Meta-analysis. Neurosurgery 2013;72:56-64.
2. Lumba-Brown A, Yeates K, Sarmiento K, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children. JAMA Pediatrics 2018; 172(11): e182853.
3. The Management of Concussion-mild Traumatic Brain Injury Working Group. VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Concussion-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
4. Purcell L, Canadian Paediatric Society, Healthy Active Living and Sports Medicine Committee. Sport-related concussion: Evaluation and management. Paediatr Child Health 2014; 19:153-158.
5. Ellis M, Leiter J, Hall T, et al. Neuroimaging findings in pediatric sports-related concussion. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2015; 16:241-247.
Code System Code Code Description ICD-10 S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounterICD-10 S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela ICD-10
S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequelaICD-10
S06.0X9D Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequelaCPT 99201-99205
99211-99215
Office or other outpatient visit 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for the evaluation and management of a new patient Office or other outpatient visit 5, 10, 15, 25, or 40 minutes for the evaluation and management of an established patient
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No
No
Yes
Yes No
Yes
Flow Chart Diagram: Repeat imaging for concussion
Did patient have a diagnosis of concussion
curing the measurement period?
Patient
INCLUDED in
Eligible
Population
Patient NOT
Included in
Eligible
Population
Patient
INCLUDED in
Denominator
Patient met
numerator
criteria
Patient did
NOT meet
numerator
criteria
During the measurement period, did the patient receive a repeat CT within 1 month after an initial normal CT or MRI?
Did the patient have at least one new or
established patient visit with an eligible
provider during the measurement period?
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Contact Information
American Academy of Neurology 201 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55415 [email protected]
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Appendix A AAN Statement on Comparing Outcomes of Patients
Why this statement: Characteristics of patients can vary across practices and differences in those characteristics may impact the differences in health outcomes among those patients. Some examples of these characteristics are demographics, co-morbidities, socioeconomic status, and disease severity. Because these variables are typically not under the control of a clinician, it would be inappropriate to compare outcomes of patients managed by different clinicians and practices without accounting for those differences in characteristics among patients. There are many approaches and models to improve comparability, but this statement will focus on risk adjustment. This area continues to evolve (1), and the AAN will revisit this statement regularly to ensure accuracy, as well as address other comparability methods (2) should they become more common.
AAN quality measures are used primarily to demonstrate compliance with evidence-based and consensus-based best practices within a given practice as a component of a robust quality improvement program. The AAN includes this statement to caution against using certain measures, particularly outcome measures, for comparison to other individuals/practices/hospitals without the necessary and appropriate risk adjustment.
What is Risk Adjustment: Risk adjustment is a statistical approach that can make populations more comparable by controlling for patient characteristics (most commonly adjusted variable is a patient’s age) that are associated with outcomes but are beyond the control of the clinician. By doing so, the processes of care delivered, and the outcomes of care can be more strongly linked.
Comparing measure results from practice to practice: For process measures, the characteristics of the population are generally not a large factor in comparing one practice to another. Outcome measures, however, may be influenced by characteristics of a patient that are beyond the control of a clinician.(3) For example, demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, or presence of comorbid conditions, and disease severity may impact quality of life measurements. Unfortunately, for a particular outcome, there may not be sufficient scientific literature to specify the variables that should be included in a model of risk adjustment. When efforts to risk adjust are made, for example by adjusting socioeconomic status and disease severity, values may not be documented in the medical record, leading to incomplete risk adjustment.
When using outcome measures to compare one practice to another, a methodologist, such as a health researcher, statistician, actuary or health economist, ought to ensure that the populations are comparable, apply the appropriate methodology to account for differences or state that no methodology exists or is needed.
Use of measures by other agencies for the purpose of pay-for-performance and public reporting programs: AAN measures, as they are rigorously developed, may be endorsed by the National Quality Forum or incorporated into Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and private payer programs. 14
It is important when implementing outcomes measures in quality measurement programs that a method be employed to account for differences in patients beyond a clinicians’ control such as risk adjustment.
References and Additional Reading for AAN Statement on Comparing Outcomes of Patients
1. Shahian DM, Wolf RE, Iezzoni LI, Kirle L, Normand SL. Variability in the measurement of hospital‐wide mortality rates. N Engl J Med
2010;363(26):2530‐2539. Erratum in: N Engl J Med 2011;364(14):1382.
2. Psaty BM, Siscovick DS. Minimizing bias due to confounding by indication in comparative effectiveness research: the importance of restriction.
JAMA 2010;304(8):897‐898.
3. National Quality Forum. Risk Adjustment for Socioeconomic Status or Other Sociodemographic Factors. August 2014. Available at:
http://www.qualityforum.org/Publications/2014/08/Risk_Adjustment_for_Socioeconomic_Status_or_Other_Sociodemographic_Factors.as px
Accessed on January 8, 2015.
• Sharabiani MT, Aylin P, Bottle A. Systematic review of comorbidity indices for administrative data. Med Care. 2012;50(12):1109‐1118.
• Pope GC, Kauter J, Ingber MJ, et al. for The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Office of Research, Development, and Information.
Evaluation of the CMS‐HCC Risk Adjustment Model. March 2011. Available at: http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/HealthPlans/MedicareAdvtgSpecRateStats/downloads/evaluation_risk_adj_model_2011.pdf [Accessed on January 8, 2015].
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Appendix B Disclosures
Work Group Member Disclosures Wayne Anderson, DO, FAAN, FAHS Dr. Anderson has been an expert witness in CRPS and catastrophic injury
cases.Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC Dr. Broglio has received funding for travel from the NCAA, NIH, AAN,
and NATA. He serves as an editor for the Journal of Athletic Training, Concussion, British Journal of Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Sports Health Care. Dr. Broglio has received research support from the NCAA, DoD, NIH, and University of Michigan. He has provided an affidavit for a legal proceeding.
Daniel Feinberg, MD, FAAN Dr. Feinberg has given expert testimony on behalf of defendants and plaintiffs.
Aravind Ganesh, MD Dr. Ganesh receives honoraria from NHS Health Education England and Genome BC. He receives research support from Rhodes Trust, Wellcome Trust, and Murray Speight Foundation. Dr. Ganesh received compensation for serving on a board of directors for Advanced Health Analytics, SnapDx, and TheRounds.ca.
Lauren Green, DO, RD Nothing to disclose.Michael S. Jaffee, MD, FAAN, FANA Dr. Jaffee has received funding for travel to serve as Chair for a DoD
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program which includes studies on the chronic effects of concussion. He receives research support from Neurorehabilitation, the University of Florida, and the state government of Florida. Dr. Jaffee has received compensation as an evaluating neurologist for the national NFL disability programs and has provided an affidavit regarding clinical care as a paid subject matter expert to the NCAA.
Michael Kaplen, Esq Nothing to disclose.Matthew Lorincz, MD, PhD Dr. Lorincz has received funding for travel to the NCAA to review
concussion protocols, editorial service for Medlink Neurology, and serving on the Xenith Scientific Advisory Board.
Arthur De Luigi, DO, MHSA, FAAPMR, CAQSM, CAQBIM, DABPM, RMSK
Nothing to disclose.
Deepak Patel, MD, FAAFP, FACSM Nothing to disclose.Sean Rose, MD Dr. Rose has received research support from the Abigail Wexner Research
Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Dale and Amy Earnhardt Fund, MORE Foundation, Riddell, ElMindA, S Dallas Rowe and Associates.
Jack Tsao, MD, DPhil, FAAN, FANA Dr. Tsao serves as the Navy Reserve representative to the Department of Defense Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Committee. He receives royalties from Springer for two books: 1) Traumatic Brain Injury: A Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis, Management, and Rehabilitation, and 2) Teleneurology in Practice: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide. Dr. Tsao holds stock in Biogen and Illumina.
Adam Webb, MD, FAAN Dr. Webb has received compensation for activities with Bard Medical as a consultant.
Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC provided edits to measures on behalf of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association but is not listed as an author of this work.
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