Quality ID
462
eMeasure ID
CMS645v2
High Priority Measure
No
Specifications
EHR
Measure Type
Process
EHR Link
Specialty
Oncology/Hematology
Urology
Measure description
Patients determined as having prostate cancer who are currently starting or undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), for an anticipated period of 12 months or greater (indicated by HCPCS code) and who receive an initial bone density evaluation. The bone density evaluation must be prior to the start of ADT or within 3 months of the start of ADT.