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Breast Cancer Resection Pathology Reporting- pT category (primary tumor) and pN category (regional lymph nodes) with histologic grade

CBE ID
0391
1.5 Project
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

Percentage of breast cancer resection pathology reports that include the pT category (primary tumor), the pN category (regional lymph nodes) and the histologic grade.

    Measure Specs
      General Information
      1.7 Measure Type
      1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
      No
      1.9 Care Setting
      1.14 Numerator

      Reports that include the pT category, the pN category and the histologic grade

      1.15 Denominator

      All breast cancer resection pathology reports (excluding biopsies)

      Exclusions

      Documentation of medical reason(s) for not including the pT category, the pN category or the histologic grade (eg; re-excision without residual tumor; non-carcinomas)

      Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cancer Fall Cycle 2018
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
      Steward Organization
      College of American Pathologists
      Steward POC email
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