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11.16.2022 General Guideline 28: Identifying Events/Diagnoses Using Laboratory or Pharmacy Data Should organizations use laboratory claims and data for the Drug Test Value Set in the Annual Monitoring for Persons on Long-Term Opioid Therapy Pharmacy Quality Alliance measure?

Yes. Although LOINC codes were removed from the Drug Test Value Set, organizations should use laboratory claims and data for this value set. This value set should be listed in General Guideline 28 with the other value sets that do not contain LOINC codes but should use laboratory claims and data.

**This FAQ applies to QRS MY 2022.

EXCHANGE MY 2022