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Care-Based Incentive (CBI) Summary
The Central California Alliance for Health CBI program is comprised of a set of measures to encourage preventive health services and connect Medi-Cal members with their primary care providers (PCPs).
The CBI program consists of provider incentives that are paid to qualifying contracted provider sites, including family practice, pediatrics and internal medicine. Provider incentives are broken into:
- Programmatic measures which are paid annually based on the rate of performance in each measure.
- Fee-For-Service (FFS) measures which are paid quarterly when a specific service is performed, or a measure is achieved.
The Alliance also offers incentives to members through the Health Rewards Program, which are paid directly to members. Members are eligible for these incentives if they are enrolled with Medi-Cal through the Alliance. Additional information on member incentives can be found on the Health Rewards Program page.
This incentive summary provides an overview of the CBI program. For more information about provider incentive payments, refer to the CBI Programmatic Measure Benchmarks and the Alliance Provider Manual.
For additional information on the CBI Program, refer to the program year 2024 and 2025 CBI Technical Specifications. For general questions, contact your Provider Relations Representative or call Provider Relations at (800) 700-3874, ext. 5504.
New Programmatic Measures
The following measures were moved from exploratory to programmatic measures:
- Chlamydia Screening in Women.
- Colorectal Cancer Screening.
- Well-Child Visits for Age 15 Months–30 Months of Life.
Measure Changes
Diabetic HbA1c Poor Control >9% changed to Diabetic Poor Control >9%. The measure was modified to review the most recent glycemic status received through hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] or glucose management indicator [GMI] testing.
Post-Discharge Care
This measure was updated to:
- Accept follow-up care by specialists.
- Exclude members that were admitted to a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
on the same day of discharge.
Preventable Emergency Visits
This measure was updated to remove urgent care visits.
Point Allocation Changes
Total allowable points for Quality of Care measures changed from 38 points to
53 points.
Retired Measures
- Health Equity: Child and Adolescent Well-Care Visit.
- Performance Improvement Measure.
New Programmatic Measures:
- Lead Screening in Children: This measure was moved from exploratory to a programmatic measure.
New Fee-For-Service (FFS) Measures:
- Diagnostic Accuracy and Completeness Training.
- Cognitive Health Assessment Training and Attestation.
- Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) ICD-10 Z-Code Submission.
- Quality Performance Improvement Projects
Measure Changes:
- Initial Health Assessment has been changed to Initial Health Appointment.
- Screening for Depression and Follow-up Plan has been changed to Depression Screening for Adolescents and Adults.
- Health Equity Measure: This is a health plan performance measure, using the Child and Adolescent Well-Care Visit measure. Points will be awarded if well-child visit rates are improved for all race/ethnicities.
Retired Measures:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Assessment: Children & Adolescent
- Immunizations: Adults
New Exploratory Measures:
- Well-Child Visits for Age 15 Months – 30 Months
Care Coordination Measures - Access Measures | ||||
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Measure | Summary Definition | Member Eligibility | Resources | Points Possible: 21.5 |
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Screening in Children and Adolescents | The percentage of members ages one to 20 years of age who are screened for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) annually using a standardized screening tool. | ≥5 Eligible Linked Members |
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Children and Adolescents Tip Sheet Screening codes: |
3 |
Application of Dental Fluoride Varnish | The percentage of members ages six months to five years (up to or before their sixth birthday) who received at least one topical fluoride application by staff at the PCP office during the measurement year. | ≥5 Eligible Linked Members |
Application of Dental Fluoride Varnish Tip Sheet Fluoride Application Code: |
2 |
Developmental Screening in the First 3 Years | The percentage of members ages 1-3 years screened for risk of developmental, behavioral, and social delays using a standardized screening tool in the 12 months preceding or on their first, second, or third birthday. | ≥5 Eligible Linked Members |
Developmental Screening in the First 3 Years Tip Sheet Developmental Screening Code: 96110 |
2 |
Initial Health Appointment | New members that receive a comprehensive initial health appointment within 120 days of enrollment with the Alliance. |
≥5 eligible |
DHCS MMCD Policy Letter 22-030 For a full list of codes see the Initial Health Appointment Tip Sheet. |
4 |
Post-Discharge Care** | Members who receive a post- discharge visit within 14 days of discharge from a hospital inpatient stay. This measure pertains to acute hospital discharges only. Emergency room visits do not qualify. | ≥5 Eligible Linked Members | Post-Discharge Codes: 99202-99215, 99241-99245, 99341- 99350, 99381-99385, 99391-99395, 99429 | 10.5 |
Care Coordination Measures – Hospital and Outpatient Measures | ||||
Measure | Summary Definition | Member Eligibility | Resources | Points Possible: 25.5 |
Ambulatory Care Sensitive Admissions |
The number of ambulatory care sensitive admissions (based upon plan-identified AHRQ specifications) per 1,000 eligible members per year. Note: This is an inverse measure; a lower rate of admissions qualifies for more CBI points. |
≥100 Eligible Linked Members |
Ambulatory Care Sensitive Diagnosis For a full list of codes see the CBI Technical Specifications |
7 |
Plan All-Cause Readmission |
The number of members 18 years of age and older with acute inpatient and observation stays during the measurement year that was followed by an unplanned acute readmission for any diagnosis within 30 days. Note: This is an inverse measure; a lower rate of readmissions qualifies for more CBI points. |
≥100 Eligible Linked Members |
Plan All-Cause Readmission Tip Sheet For a full list of codes see the CBI Technical Specifications |
10.5 |
Preventable Emergency Visits |
The rate of preventable ED and urgent visits per 1,000 members per year. Urgent Visits count as half the value as ED visits |
≥100 Eligible Linked Members |
Alliance Case Management and Care Coordination Programs |
8 |
Quality of Care Measures | ||||
Measure | Summary Definition | Member Eligibility | Resources | Points Possible: 38 |
Breast Cancer Screening | The percentage of women 50 – 74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer on or between October 1 two years prior to the Measurement Period and the end of the Measurement Period. | ≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Breast Cancer Screening Tip Sheet Breast Cancer Screening Codes: For a full list of codes see the CBI Technical Specifications |
Varies |
Cervical Cancer Screening |
Women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria:
|
≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Cervical Cancer Screening Tip Sheet Cervical Cancer Screening Codes: To exclude members from the measure: Z90.710 - absence of both cervix and uterus Z90.712 - absence of cervix with remaining uterus Q51.5 - agenesis and aplasia of cervix (Can be used for a male-to-female transgender person) For a full list of codes see the CBI Technical Specifications |
Varies |
Child and Adolescent Well-Care Visits (3-21 years) | The percentage of members 3–21 years of age who had at least one comprehensive well-care visit with a PCP or an OB/GYN practitioner during the measurement year. | ≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Child and Adolescent Well-Care Visits Tip Sheet Well-Visit Codes: 99382-99385, 99392-99395, Z00.00-Z00.01, Z00.121-Z00.129, Z01.411, Z01.419, Z00.2, Z00.3, Z02.5, Z76.1, Z76.2 |
Varies |
Chlamydia Screening in Women* | Women 16 to 24 years old who are identified as sexually active and who had at least one screening for chlamydia during the measurement year | ≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Chlamydia Screening in Women Tip Sheet Chlamydia Screening Codes: 87110, 87270, 87320, 87490-87492, 87810 |
Varies |
Colorectal Cancer Screening* |
The percentage of members 45–75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer. For Members 46-75 years use any of the following criteria:
|
≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tip Sheet Fecal occult blood test CPT codes: 82270, 82274 Flexible sigmoidoscopy CPT codes: 45330-45335, 45337, 45338, 45340-45342, 45346, 45347, 45349, 45350 Colonoscopy codes:
CT colonography CPT codes: 74261-74263 Stool DNA (sDNA) with FIT CPT code: 81528 |
Varies |
Depression Screening for Adolescents and Adults | The percentage of members 12 years of age and older who are screened for clinical depression using an age appropriate standardized tool, performed between January 1 and December 1 of the measurement period. | ≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Depression Screening for Adolescents and Adults Tip Sheet LOINC Codes: 89208-3, 89209-1, 89205-9, 71354-5, 90853-3, 48545-8, 48544-1, 55758-7, 44261-6, 89204-2, 71965-8, 90221-3, 71777-7 |
Varies |
Diabetic Poor Control >9%* |
The percentage of members 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) whose most recent glycemic assessment (hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] or glucose management indicator [GMI]) was >9% in the measurement year. The measure goal is for members to be non-compliant by having an HbA1c or GMI of less than 9% and being in good control. A lower rate indicates better performance. Members with no lab or no lab value submitted, a claim without an HbA1c value, or an HbA1c value >9 % is considered compliant for this measure. |
≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Diabetic HbA1c Poor Control >9% Tip Sheet Health Education and Disease Management Programs CPT Codes: 83036, 83037 (Non Medi-Cal benefit code) LOINC Codes: 17855-8, 17856-6, 4548-4, 4549-2, 96595-4, 97506-0 CPT II Results (Point of Service Labs): 3044F, 3046F, 3051F, 3052F |
Varies |
Immunizations: Adolescents | The percentage of adolescents 13 years of age who had one dose of meningococcal vaccine, one dose of tetanus, diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, and completed the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series by their 13th birthday. | ≥30 eligible linked members |
Immunizations: Adolescents Tip Sheet Immunization Codes: |
Varies |
Immunizations: Children (Combo 10) |
The percentage of children who received all the following vaccines (Combo 10) by their second birthday:
|
≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Immunizations: Children (Combo 10) Tip Sheet For a full list of codes see the CBI Technical Specifications |
Varies |
Lead Screening in Children | The percentage of children 2 years of age who had one or more capillary or venous lead blood test for lead poisoning by their second birthday | ≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Lead Screening in Children Tip Sheet Lead Screening Codes: 83655 |
Varies |
Well-Child Visits in the First 15 Months | Members age 15 months old who had 6 or more well-child visits with a PCP during the first 15 months of life. | ≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Well-Child Visits First 15 Months Tip Sheet Well-Child Visit Codes: 99381, 99382, 99391, 99392, 99461, Z00.110-Z00.129, Z00.2 Z02.5, Z76.1, Z76.2 |
Varies |
Well-Child Visits for Age 15 Months-30 Months of Life* | The percentage of members 30 months of age who had two or more well-child visits with a PCP between the child’s 15-month birthday plus one day and the 30-month birthday. | ≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Well-Child Visits for Age 15-30 Months of Life Tip Sheet Well-Child Visit Codes: 99382, 99392, 99461, Z00.121, Z00.129, Z00.2, Z76.1, Z76.2, Z02.5 |
Varies |
Exploratory Measures | ||||
Measure | Summary Definition | Member Eligibility | Resources | Points Possible |
Controlling High Blood Pressure | Members 18–85 years of age who had a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN) and whose blood pressure was adequately controlled (140/90 mm Hg) in the last 12 months. BP reading must occur on or after the date of the second HTN diagnosis. | ≥30 Eligible Linked Members |
Controlling High Blood Pressure Tip Sheet Controlling High Blood Pressure Codes: 3074F, 3075F 3077F, 3078F, 3079F, 3080F |
N/A |
* New measure for 2025 ** Measure change for 2025
Practice Management Measures | ||
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Measure | Summary Definition | Resources |
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training and Attestation | Plan pays providers, which includes mid-level providers, for completing the DHCS ACEs training and attestation. The plan pays $200 to each group that the provider practices under. |
$200 one-time payment after receipt of state notification of training and attestation completion. Payments do not reoccur yearly or quarterly. |
Behavioral Health Integration | Plan pays a $1,000 one-time payment to providers for achievement of NCQA Distinction in Behavioral Health Integration. Payments are made a single time after distinction is received by the Alliance. |
$1,000 one-time payment for achievement of NCQA Distinction in Behavioral Health Integration. Payments do not reoccur yearly or quarterly. |
Cognitive Health Assessment Training and Attestation | Plan pays providers, which includes mid-level providers, for completing the DHCS cognitive health assessment training and attestation. The plan pays each CBI group $200 that the provider practices under. |
$200 one-time payment Payments do not reoccur yearly or quarterly. |
Diagnostic Accuracy and Completeness Training | Plan shall pay providers for completing the CMS Diagnostic Accuracy and Completeness Training. | $200 one-time payment after receipt of certification notification of training completion.
Payments do not reoccur yearly or quarterly. |
Quality Performance Improvement Projects | Plan pays providers $1,000 for each office that completes an Alliance offered Quality Performance Improvement Project. Only offices with metrics below the minimum performance level, measured at the 50th percentile for the 2024-year programmatic payment are eligible for payment for completion of Quality Performance Improvement Projects. | $1,000 one-time payment after notification of project completion.
Payments do not reoccur yearly or quarterly. |
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition | Plan pays a one-time payment of $2,500 to providers for achievement of NCQA recognition or The Joint Commission (TJC) certification. A copy of the recognition/certification must be received by the Alliance. |
$2,500 one-time payment. Payments do not occur yearly or quarterly. |
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) ICD-10 Z Code Submission | Plan shall pay clinics who submit DHCS Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) priority ICD-10 Z-codes. | $250 quarterly payments for claims submissions with priority SDOH Z codes, with $1,000 maximum payment.
Payments do not reoccur yearly or quarterly. |
¹ The IHA incentive has a 15-month measurement period to accommodate 120 days post enrollment date. See CBI Technical Specifications for additional information.
Alliance members can earn rewards for getting routine care. Learn about which programs or services offer rewards on the member Health Rewards Program page.
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