Explore resources for the Malnutrition Care Score organized by Annual Update year. Access tools, guidance and FAQs to support successful implementation of the MCS in the acute care setting.
Annual Update Cycle
Measure Version: CMS986v4
Application Year*
Reporting Period Calendar Year: 2025
Submission Period Calendar Year: 2026
Payment Period Fiscal Year: 2027
Consensus Based Endorsement: PQM #3592e, Spring 2024, through Spring 2029
Specification and Value Sets: Global Malnutrition Composite Score | eCQI Resource Center
Additional Resources:
Measure Version: CMS986v5
Application Year*
Reporting Period Calendar Year: 2026
Submission Period Calendar Year: 2027
Payment Period Fiscal Year: 2028
Consensus Based Endorsement: PQM #3592e, Spring 2024, through Spring 2029
Specification and Value Sets: Malnutrition Care Score | eCQI Resource Center
Additional Resources:
Measure Version: CMS986v6
Application Year*
Reporting Period Calendar Year: 2027
Submission Period Calendar Year: 2028
Payment Period Fiscal Year: 2029
Consensus Based Endorsement: PQM #3592e, Spring 2024, through Spring 2029
Specification and Value Sets: Global Malnutrition Composite Score | eCQI Resource Center
Additional Resources Applicable to Reporting Year 2027
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This video explains how eCQMs use standardized terminology, grouped into value sets and discrete documentation to report malnutrition care data to the CMS. In addition, the video provides a description of how the information moves from the documentation of a clinical action to reporting the process to CMS.
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This webinar recording offers a concise review of the measure and updates applicable to data reported during calendar year 2027.
*Reporting Period is the period where data is collected. Submission Period is when data collected the prior year is submitted, usually during the Spring Quarter. Payment Period is the fiscal year the payment could potentially be affected if criteria for reporting is met or not met.
Additional implementation resources:
For additional information, questions, or support with implementation needs, please email Quality, Standards and Interoperability.
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