Additional Assorted Quality Measures HCPCS Code range G9188-G9891

Primary non-small cell lung cancer lung biopsy and cytology specimen report documents classification into specific histologic type following iaslc guidance or classified as nsclc-nos with an explanation

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not including the histological type or nsclc-nos classification with an explanation (e.g. specimen insufficient or non-diagnostic, specimen does not contain cancer, or other documented medical reasons)

Specimen site other than anatomic location of lung or is not classified as primary non-small cell lung cancer

Primary non-small cell lung cancer lung biopsy and cytology specimen report does not document classification into specific histologic type or histologic type does not follow iaslc guidance or is classified as nsclc-nos but without an explanation

Primary lung carcinoma resection report documents pt category, pn category and for non-small cell lung cancer, histologic type (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and not nsclc-nos)

Documentation of medical reason for not including pt category, pn category and histologic type [for patient with appropriate exclusion criteria (e.g., metastatic disease, benign tumors, malignant tumors other than carcinomas, inadequate surgical specimens)]

Specimen site other than anatomic location of lung, is not classified as non-small cell lung cancer or classified as NSCLC-NOS

Primary lung carcinoma resection report does not document pt category, pn category and for non-small cell lung cancer, histologic type (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma)

Improvement in median time from ED arrival to initial ED oral or parenteral pain medication administration performed for ED admitted patients

Improvement in median time from ED arrival to initial ED oral or parenteral pain medication administration not performed for ED admitted patients