Question:
How has quality measure Q397 been revised?
Answer:
The current measure description reads: “Pathology reports for primary malignant cutaneous melanoma that include the pT category and a statement on thickness and ulceration and for pT1, mitotic rate.”
CMS revised the measure slightly and deleted pT1 from the description.
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