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2019 MIPS Measure #239: Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents

Quality ID
239
eMeasure ID
CMS155v7
NQF
0024
High Priority Measure
No
Specifications
EHR
Measure Type
Process
Specialty
Pediatrics

Measure description

Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.

- Percentage of patients with height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) percentile documentation
- Percentage of patients with counseling for nutrition
- Percentage of patients with counseling for physical activity