MCS Implementation Resources
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
References
Annual Update Cycle: 2024
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:
- AU2024 GMCS Specifications Manual
- AU2024 GMCS FAQs
- AU2024 Possible Combinations Table
- AU2024 Process Map
- AU2024 Data Collection in Preparation for Implementation GMCS
- Elevating Nutrition Care: Bridging Quality, Interoperability, and Terminology Through the Updated Global Malnutrition Composite Score (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
References
Annual Update Cycle: 2025
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:
- AU2025 MCS Specifications Manual
- AU2025 MCS FAQs
- AU2025 Measure Calculations Table
- AU2025 MCS Graphic
- 2025 Updates to the Malnutrition Care Score: Expanding Age Criteria to Enhance Malnutrition Care and Improve Health Equity (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Bridging Quality, Interoperability, and Terminology Through the Updated Malnutrition Care Score (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
References
Annual Update Cycle: 2026
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
References
*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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