2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids Implementation Guide
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2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids Implementation Guide, published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2022.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/cqframework/opioid-cds-r4/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions
Note that this recommendation is represented in multiple variations where each variation corresponds to the CDS Hook by which it was meant to be triggered/evaluated. Use the tabs below to navigate to each variation.
CDC Guideline: 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain |
Recommendation Topic: Selecting Opioids and Determining Opioid Dosages (Source) |
Recommendation Description: When prescribing opioids for subacute or chronic pain, clinicians should consider the benefits and risks of toxicology testing to assess for prescribed medications as well as other prescribed and nonprescribed controlled substances. (Source) |
Recommendation Category: B |
Evidence Type: 4 |
Definition | Answer to Proceed | Details | Data (Terminology) Requirement | Profile | Path |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Order for opioid analgesic with ambulatory misuse potential | Yes | Order for opioid analgesics with ambulatory misuse potential | Opioid analgesics with ambulatory misuse potential | MedicationRequest | MedicationRequest.medication, and MedicationRequest.category |
Opioid order for subacute or chronic pain? | Yes | See For Subacute or Chronic Pain sub-routine | |||
Opioid review useful? | Yes | See Opioid Review Useful sub-routine | |||
Non-opioid drug urine screen test not performed within the last 12 months | Yes | No urine screening test performed within the last 12 months | Non-opioid drug urine screen | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.effective, and Observation.status |
Opioid drug urine screen test not performed within the last 12 months? | Yes | No opioid drug urine screening test performed within the last 12 months | Opioid drug urine screen | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.effective, and Observation.status |
Urine drug screen results contain cocaine? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains cocaine | Cocaine urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain phencyclidine (PCP)? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains phencyclidine (PCP) | Phencyclidine (PCP) urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain amphetamine and no active amphetamine medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains amphetamine and patient does not have an active prescription for amphetamine | Amphetamine urine toxicology test result Amphetamine medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain opiate and no active opiate medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains opiate and patient does not have an active prescription for opiate | Opiate urine toxicology test result Opiate medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain methadone and no active methadone medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains methadone and patient does not have an active prescription for methadone | Methadone urine toxicology test result Methadone medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain synthetic opioid and no active synthetic opioid medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains synthetic opioid and patient does not have an active prescription for synthetic opioid | Synthetic opioid urine toxicology test result Synthetic opioid medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain fentanyl and no active fentanyl medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains fentanyl and patient does not have an active prescription for fentanyl | Fentanyl urine toxicology test result Fentanyl medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) | Tetrahydrocannabinol urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain alcohol? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains alcohol | Alcohol urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Effective Data Requirements
The following artifacts formalize the description of the logic and behavior defined by this recommendation.
Resource | Type | Description |
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2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation #10 Order Sign | PlanDefinition | Event-Condition-Action rule that implements behavior for 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation #10 Order Sign |
Recommendation #10 Order Sign - urine drug testing when prescribing opioids for subacute or chronic pain | Library | Defines the data requirements to support evaluation of recommendation #10 Order Sign |
Opioid Terminology Management Knowledge-base Data (OMTK) Library | Library | CQL Library that provides logic for implementation of opioid management functionality including Milligram Morphine Equivalents (MME). |
Opioid Terminology Management Knowledge-base (OMTK) Library | Library | CQL Library that provides logic for implementation of opioid management functionality including Milligram Morphine Equivalents (MME). |
Common Opioid Decision Support Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common logic for the recommendations |
Common OpioidCDS Configuration Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common configuration logic for the recommendations |
Common OpioidCDS Routines Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common routines logic for the recommendations |
FHIRHelpers Conversion Logic | Library | CQL Library that defines functions to convert between FHIR data types and CQL system-defined types, as well as functions to support FHIRPath implementation |
Description | CDS Hooks Request | Expected Response |
---|---|---|
Patient 18 or older. Patient is being prescribed 72 HR Fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System (RxNorm code 197696), once every 12 days for 30 days. This triggers the message that urine drug screening is recommended with the following three feedback options:
i. Perform the screening ii. Indicate that the prescription is not for subacute or chronic pain management and snooze for 3 months iii. Indicate that it is not applicable, log a comment and snooze for 3 months. |
Request JSON | Response JSON |
Patient 18 or older. Patient is being prescribed 72 HR Fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System (RxNorm code 197696) and a urine screening with the prescence of Phencyclidine is present. This triggers the message "Positive Cocaine or PCP in Urine Screening" with a note explaining this may be a false positive or indicate recreational or addictive use. | Request JSON | Response JSON |
Definition | Answer to Proceed | Details | Data (Terminology) Requirement | Profile | Path |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Order for opioid analgesic with ambulatory misuse potential | Yes | Order for opioid analgesics with ambulatory misuse potential | Opioid analgesics with ambulatory misuse potential | MedicationRequest | MedicationRequest.medication, and MedicationRequest.category |
Opioid order for subacute or chronic pain? | Yes | See For Subacute or Chronic Pain sub-routine | |||
Opioid review useful? | Yes | See Opioid Review Useful sub-routine | |||
Non-opioid drug urine screen test not performed within the last 12 months | Yes | No urine screening test performed within the last 12 months | Non-opioid drug urine screen | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.effective, and Observation.status |
Opioid drug urine screen test not performed within the last 12 months? | Yes | No opioid drug urine screening test performed within the last 12 months | Opioid drug urine screen | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.effective, and Observation.status |
Urine drug screen results contain cocaine? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains cocaine | Cocaine urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain phencyclidine (PCP)? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains phencyclidine (PCP) | Phencyclidine (PCP) urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain amphetamine and no active amphetamine medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains amphetamine and patient does not have an active prescription for amphetamine | Amphetamine urine toxicology test result Amphetamine medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain opiate and no active opiate medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains opiate and patient does not have an active prescription for opiate | Opiate urine toxicology test result Opiate medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain methadone and no active methadone medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains methadone and patient does not have an active prescription for methadone | Methadone urine toxicology test result Methadone medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain synthetic opioid and no active synthetic opioid medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains synthetic opioid and patient does not have an active prescription for synthetic opioid | Synthetic opioid urine toxicology test result Synthetic opioid medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain fentanyl and no active fentanyl medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains fentanyl and patient does not have an active prescription for fentanyl | Fentanyl urine toxicology test result Fentanyl medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) | Tetrahydrocannabinol urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain alcohol? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains alcohol | Alcohol urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Effective Data Requirements
The following artifacts formalize the description of the logic and behavior defined by this recommendation.
Resource | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation #10 Order Sign | PlanDefinition | Event-Condition-Action rule that implements behavior for 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation #10 Order Sign |
Recommendation #10 Order Sign - urine drug testing when prescribing opioids for subacute or chronic pain | Library | Defines the data requirements to support evaluation of recommendation #10 Order Sign |
Opioid Terminology Management Knowledge-base Data (OMTK) Library | Library | CQL Library that provides logic for implementation of opioid management functionality including Milligram Morphine Equivalents (MME). |
Opioid Terminology Management Knowledge-base (OMTK) Library | Library | CQL Library that provides logic for implementation of opioid management functionality including Milligram Morphine Equivalents (MME). |
Common Opioid Decision Support Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common logic for the recommendations |
Common OpioidCDS Configuration Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common configuration logic for the recommendations |
Common OpioidCDS Routines Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common routines logic for the recommendations |
FHIRHelpers Conversion Logic | Library | CQL Library that defines functions to convert between FHIR data types and CQL system-defined types, as well as functions to support FHIRPath implementation |
Description | CDS Hooks Request | Expected Response |
---|---|---|
Patient 18 or older. Patient is being prescribed 72 HR Fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System (RxNorm code 197696), once every 12 days for 30 days. This triggers the message that urine drug screening is recommended with the following three feedback options:
i. Perform the screening ii. Indicate that the prescription is not for subacute or chronic pain management and snooze for 3 months iii. Indicate that it is not applicable, log a comment and snooze for 3 months. |
Request JSON | Response JSON |
Patient 18 or older. Patient is being prescribed 72 HR Fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System (RxNorm code 197696) and a urine screening with the prescence of Phencyclidine is present. This triggers the message "Positive Cocaine or PCP in Urine Screening" with a note explaining this may be a false positive or indicate recreational or addictive use. | Request JSON | Response JSON |
CDC Guideline: 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain |
Recommendation Topic: Selecting Opioids and Determining Opioid Dosages (Source) |
Recommendation Description: When prescribing opioids for subacute or chronic pain, clinicians should consider the benefits and risks of toxicology testing to assess for prescribed medications as well as other prescribed and nonprescribed controlled substances. (Source) |
Recommendation Category: B |
Evidence Type: 4 |
Definition | Answer to Proceed | Details | Data (Terminology) Requirement | Profile | Path |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opioid order for subacute or chronic pain? | Yes | See For Subacute or Chronic Pain sub-routine | |||
Opioid review useful? | Yes | See Opioid Review Useful sub-routine | |||
Non-opioid drug urine screen test not performed within the last 12 months | Yes | No urine screening test performed within the last 12 months | Non-opioid drug urine screen | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.effective, and Observation.status |
Opioid drug urine screen test not performed within the last 12 months? | Yes | No opioid drug urine screening test performed within the last 12 months | Opioid drug urine screen | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.effective, and Observation.status |
Urine drug screen results contain cocaine? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains cocaine | Cocaine urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain phencyclidine (PCP)? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains phencyclidine (PCP) | Phencyclidine (PCP) urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain amphetamine and no active amphetamine medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains amphetamine and patient does not have an active prescription for amphetamine | Amphetamine urine toxicology test result Amphetamine medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain opiate and no active opiate medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains opiate and patient does not have an active prescription for opiate | Opiate urine toxicology test result Opiate medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain methadone and no active methadone medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains methadone and patient does not have an active prescription for methadone | Methadone urine toxicology test result Methadone medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain synthetic opioid and no active synthetic opioid medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains synthetic opioid and patient does not have an active prescription for synthetic opioid | Synthetic opioid urine toxicology test result Synthetic opioid medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain fentanyl and no active fentanyl medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains fentanyl and patient does not have an active prescription for fentanyl | Fentanyl urine toxicology test result Fentanyl medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) | Tetrahydrocannabinol urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain alcohol? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains alcohol | Alcohol urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Effective Data Requirements
The following artifacts formalize the description of the logic and behavior defined by this recommendation.
Resource | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation #10 Patient View | PlanDefinition | Event-Condition-Action rule that implements behavior for 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation #10 Patient View |
Recommendation #10 Patient View - urine drug testing when prescribing opioids for subacute or chronic pain | Library | Defines the data requirements to support evaluation of recommendation #10 Patient View |
Opioid Terminology Management Knowledge-base Data (OMTK) Library | Library | CQL Library that provides logic for implementation of opioid management functionality including Milligram Morphine Equivalents (MME). |
Opioid Terminology Management Knowledge-base (OMTK) Library | Library | CQL Library that provides logic for implementation of opioid management functionality including Milligram Morphine Equivalents (MME). |
Common Opioid Decision Support Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common logic for the recommendations |
Common OpioidCDS Configuration Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common configuration logic for the recommendations |
Common OpioidCDS Routines Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common routines logic for the recommendations |
FHIRHelpers Conversion Logic | Library | CQL Library that defines functions to convert between FHIR data types and CQL system-defined types, as well as functions to support FHIRPath implementation |
Description | CDS Hooks Request | Expected Response |
---|---|---|
Patient 18 or older. Patient is being prescribed 72 HR Fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System (RxNorm code 197696), once every 12 days for 30 days.
This triggers the message that urine drug screening is recommended with the following three feedback options: i. Perform the screening ii. Indicate that the prescription is not for subacute or chronic pain management and snooze for 3 months iii. Indicate that it is not applicable, log a comment and snooze for 3 months. |
Request JSON | Response JSON |
Patient 18 or older. Patient is being prescribed 72 HR Fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System (RxNorm code 197696), once every 12 days for 30 days. Patient has condition indicating end of life (Carcinoma of endocrine pancreas). The patient will be excluded and no message will be triggered - an empty set of cards will be returned. | Request JSON | Response JSON |
Definition | Answer to Proceed | Details | Data (Terminology) Requirement | Profile | Path |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opioid order for subacute or chronic pain? | Yes | See For Subacute or Chronic Pain sub-routine | |||
Opioid review useful? | Yes | See Opioid Review Useful sub-routine | |||
Non-opioid drug urine screen test not performed within the last 12 months | Yes | No urine screening test performed within the last 12 months | Non-opioid drug urine screen | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.effective, and Observation.status |
Opioid drug urine screen test not performed within the last 12 months? | Yes | No opioid drug urine screening test performed within the last 12 months | Opioid drug urine screen | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.effective, and Observation.status |
Urine drug screen results contain cocaine? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains cocaine | Cocaine urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain phencyclidine (PCP)? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains phencyclidine (PCP) | Phencyclidine (PCP) urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain amphetamine and no active amphetamine medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains amphetamine and patient does not have an active prescription for amphetamine | Amphetamine urine toxicology test result Amphetamine medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain opiate and no active opiate medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains opiate and patient does not have an active prescription for opiate | Opiate urine toxicology test result Opiate medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain methadone and no active methadone medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains methadone and patient does not have an active prescription for methadone | Methadone urine toxicology test result Methadone medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain synthetic opioid and no active synthetic opioid medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains synthetic opioid and patient does not have an active prescription for synthetic opioid | Synthetic opioid urine toxicology test result Synthetic opioid medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain fentanyl and no active fentanyl medication? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains fentanyl and patient does not have an active prescription for fentanyl | Fentanyl urine toxicology test result Fentanyl medication |
Observation MedicationRequest | Observation.category, Observation.code, Observation.value, MedicationRequest.status, MedicationRequest.authoredOn, and MedicationRequest.medication |
Urine drug screen results contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) | Tetrahydrocannabinol urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Urine drug screen results contain alcohol? | Yes | Urine drug screen result contains alcohol | Alcohol urine toxicology test result | Observation | Observation.category, Observation.code, and Observation.value |
Effective Data Requirements
The following artifacts formalize the description of the logic and behavior defined by this recommendation.
Resource | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation #10 Patient View | PlanDefinition | Event-Condition-Action rule that implements behavior for 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation #10 Patient View |
Recommendation #10 Patient View - urine drug testing when prescribing opioids for subacute or chronic pain | Library | Defines the data requirements to support evaluation of recommendation #10 Patient View |
Opioid Terminology Management Knowledge-base Data (OMTK) Library | Library | CQL Library that provides logic for implementation of opioid management functionality including Milligram Morphine Equivalents (MME). |
Opioid Terminology Management Knowledge-base (OMTK) Library | Library | CQL Library that provides logic for implementation of opioid management functionality including Milligram Morphine Equivalents (MME). |
Common Opioid Decision Support Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common logic for the recommendations |
Common OpioidCDS Configuration Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common configuration logic for the recommendations |
Common OpioidCDS Routines Logic | Library | CQL Library that provides common routines logic for the recommendations |
FHIRHelpers Conversion Logic | Library | CQL Library that defines functions to convert between FHIR data types and CQL system-defined types, as well as functions to support FHIRPath implementation |
Description | CDS Hooks Request | Expected Response |
---|---|---|
Patient 18 or older. Patient is being prescribed 72 HR Fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System (RxNorm code 197696), once every 12 days for 30 days.
This triggers the message that urine drug screening is recommended with the following three feedback options: i. Perform the screening ii. Indicate that the prescription is not for subacute or chronic pain management and snooze for 3 months iii. Indicate that it is not applicable, log a comment and snooze for 3 months. |
Request JSON | Response JSON |
Patient 18 or older. Patient is being prescribed 72 HR Fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System (RxNorm code 197696), once every 12 days for 30 days. Patient has condition indicating end of life (Carcinoma of endocrine pancreas). The patient will be excluded and no message will be triggered - an empty set of cards will be returned. | Request JSON | Response JSON |