| Measure Information | 2021 Performance Period |
|---|---|
| CMS eCQM ID | CMS74v10 |
| NQF Number | Not Applicable |
| MIPS Quality ID | 379 |
| Description |
Percentage of children, 6 months - 20 years of age, who received a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period |
| Initial Population |
Children, 6 months - 20 years of age, with a visit during the measurement period |
| Numerator |
Children who receive a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period |
| Numerator Exclusions |
Not Applicable |
| Denominator |
Equals Initial Population |
| Denominator Exclusions |
Exclude patients whose hospice care overlaps the measurement period |
| Denominator Exceptions |
None |
| Steward | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) |
| Measure Scoring | Proportion measure |
| Measure Type | Process measure |
| Improvement Notation |
A higher score indicates better quality |
| Guidance |
This eCQM is a patient-based measure. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM. |
| Telehealth Eligible | Yes |
| Next Version | |
| Previous Version | No Version Available |
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| Measure Information | 2021 Performance Period | 2022 Performance Period | 2023 Performance Period | 2024 Performance Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Primary Care Providers, including Dentists | Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Primary Care Providers, including Dentists | Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Dentists | Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Dentists |
| CMS eCQM ID | CMS74v10 | CMS74v11 | CMS74v12 | CMS74v13 |
| NQF Number | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Description |
Percentage of children, 6 months - 20 years of age, who received a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period |
Percentage of children, 6 months - 20 years of age, who received a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period |
Percentage of children, 6 months - 20 years of age, who received a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period as determined by a dentist |
Percentage of children, 1 - 20 years of age, who received two fluoride varnish applications during the measurement period as determined by a dentist |
| Initial Population |
Children, 6 months - 20 years of age, with a visit during the measurement period |
Children, 6 months - 20 years of age, with a visit during the measurement period |
Children, 6 months - 20 years of age at the start of the measurement period, with a clinical oral evaluation by a dentist during the measurement period |
Children, 1 - 20 years of age at the start of the measurement period, with a clinical oral evaluation by a dentist during the measurement period |
| Denominator |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
Equals Initial Population |
| Denominator Exclusions | Exclude patients whose hospice care overlaps the measurement period | Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period. | Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period | Exclude patients who are in hospice care for any part of the measurement period |
| Numerator |
Children who receive a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period |
Children who receive a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period |
Children who receive a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period |
Children who receive two fluoride varnish applications on different days during the measurement period |
| Numerator Exclusions |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
| Denominator Exceptions |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Measure Steward | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) |
| Measure Scoring | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure |
| Measure Type | Process measure | Process measure | Process measure | Process measure |
| Improvement Notation |
A higher score indicates better quality |
A higher score indicates better quality |
A higher score indicates better quality |
A higher score indicates better quality |
| Guidance |
This eCQM is a patient-based measure. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM. |
This eCQM is a patient-based measure. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.5. Please refer to the eCQI resource center for more information on the QDM. |
This eCQM is a patient-based measure. Telehealth encounters are not eligible for this measure because the measure does not contain telehealth-eligible codes and requires a clinical action that cannot be conducted via telehealth. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.6. Please refer to the QDM page for more information on the QDM. |
This eCQM is a patient-based measure. Telehealth encounters are not eligible for this measure because the measure does not contain telehealth-eligible codes and requires a clinical action that cannot be conducted via telehealth. This version of the eCQM uses QDM version 5.6. Please refer to the QDM page for more information on the QDM. |
| MIPS Quality ID | 379 | 379 | 379 | 379 |
| Telehealth Eligible | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Next Version | CMS74v11 | CMS74v12 | CMS74v13 | No Version Available |
| Previous Version | No Version Available |
Data Element Repository
Header
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Updated eCQM Version Number.
Measure Section: eCQM Version Number
Source of Change: Standards Update
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Raised the minimum age from 0 years to 6 months, to increase the probability that children have teeth when assessed against the numerator criteria.
Measure Section: Description
Source of Change: ONC Project Tracking System (Jira): CQM-3805
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Updated copyright.
Measure Section: Copyright
Source of Change: Annual Update
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Raised the minimum age from 0 years to 6 months, to increase the probability that children have teeth when assessed against the numerator criteria.
Measure Section: Stratification
Source of Change: ONC Project Tracking System (Jira): CQM-3805
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Updated the clinical recommendations statement to remove outdated references and update with the most recent clinical recommendations.
Measure Section: Clinical Recommendation Statement
Source of Change: Measure Lead
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Updated references.
Measure Section: Reference
Source of Change: Standards Update
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Added text to identify the Quality Data Model (QDM) version used in the measure specification.
Measure Section: Guidance
Source of Change: Standards Update
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Added text to indicate whether the measure is patient-based or episode-based.
Measure Section: Guidance
Source of Change: Standards Update
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Raised the minimum age from 0 years to 6 months, to increase the probability that children have teeth when assessed against the numerator criteria.
Measure Section: Initial Population
Source of Change: ONC Project Tracking System (Jira): CQM-3805
Logic
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Raised the minimum age from 0 years to 6 months, to increase the probability that children have teeth when assessed against the numerator criteria.
Measure Section: Initial Population
Source of Change: ONC Project Tracking System (Jira): CQM-3805
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Raised the minimum age from 0 years to 6 months, to increase the probability that children have teeth when assessed against the numerator criteria.
Measure Section: Stratification
Source of Change: ONC Project Tracking System (Jira): CQM-3805
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Updated timing logic for the follow-up assessment to use 'in Interval' to simplify logic and promote harmonization between measures.
Measure Section: Definitions
Source of Change: Measure Lead
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Clinical Quality Language (CQL) Library version update: Updated version number of the Hospice Library (Hospice-2.2.000).
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Measure Lead
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Updated CQL expression to conform with the HL7 Standard: Clinical Quality Language Specification, Release 1 STU 4 (CQL 1.4).
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Standards Update
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Updated the names of CQL definitions, functions, and/or aliases for clarification and to align with the CQL Style Guide.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Standards Update
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Updated version number of the Measure Authoring Tool (MAT) Global Common Functions Library (MATGlobalCommonFunctions-5.0.000). Updated definitions and functions in the MAT Global Common Functions Library to align with standards changes, CQL Style Guide, and to include one new function related to calculating length of hospital stays with observation stays.
Measure Section: Multiple Sections
Source of Change: Standards Update