Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Dentists
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| Measure Information | 2023 Performance Period | 2024 Performance Period | 2025 Performance Period | 2026 Performance Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Dentists | Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Dentists | Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Dentists | Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Dentists |
| CMS eCQM ID | CMS74v12 | CMS74v13 | CMS74v14 | CMS74v15 |
| CBE ID* | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| MIPS Quality ID | 379 | 379 | 379 | 379 |
| 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) |
| Description |
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 |
Percentage of children, 1-20 years of age, who received two fluoride varnish applications 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 |
| Measure Scoring | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure | Proportion measure |
| Measure Type | Process | Process | Process | Process |
| Stratification | *See CMS74v12.html |
Population 1: Patients age 1-5 years at the start of the Measurement Period Population 2: Patients age 6-12 years at the start of the Measurement Period Population 3: Patients age 13-20 years at the start of the Measurement Period |
Population 1: Patients age 1-5 years at the start of the Measurement Period Population 2: Patients age 6-12 years at the start of the Measurement Period Population 3: Patients age 13-20 years at the start of the Measurement Period |
Population 1: Patients age 1-5 years at the start of the Measurement Period Population 2: Patients age 6-12 years at the start of the Measurement Period Population 3: Patients age 13-20 years at the start of the Measurement Period |
| Risk Adjustment | *See CMS74v12.html |
None |
None |
None |
| Rationale | *See CMS74v12.html |
The literature reflects that fluoride varnish, when applied to the teeth of high-risk children, reduces, in conjunction with anticipatory guidance provided to the caregiver, the risk of the child developing caries (Weyant et al., 2013). Evidence in the literature also specifically supports the effectiveness of professionally applied fluoride varnish at preventing caries in higher risk children (Chou et al., 2014). |
The literature reflects that fluoride varnish, when applied to the teeth of high-risk children, reduces, in conjunction with anticipatory guidance provided to the caregiver, the risk of the child developing caries (Weyant et al., 2013). Evidence in the literature also specifically supports the effectiveness of professionally applied fluoride varnish at preventing caries in higher risk children (Chou et al., 2014). |
The literature reflects that fluoride varnish, when applied to the teeth of high-risk children, reduces, in conjunction with anticipatory guidance provided to the caregiver, the risk of the child developing caries (Weyant et al., 2013). Evidence in the literature also specifically supports the effectiveness of professionally applied fluoride varnish at preventing caries in higher risk children (Chou et al., 2014). |
| Clinical Recommendation Statement | *See CMS74v12.html |
The 2013 American Dental Association (ADA) clinical recommendations for use of professionally applied or prescription-strength, home-use topical fluorides for caries prevention in patients at elevated risk of developing caries: - Younger Than 6 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months - 6-18 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months OR 1.23 percent fluoride (APF*) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months - Older Than 18 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months OR 1.23 percent fluoride (APF) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months (Weyant et al., 2013) The United States Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) recommends the use of professionally applied fluoride varnish for the prevention of dental caries in high risk children under 5 years of age (Chou et al., 2014). |
The 2013 American Dental Association (ADA) clinical recommendations for use of professionally applied or prescription-strength, home-use topical fluorides for caries prevention in patients at elevated risk of developing caries: - Younger Than 6 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months. - 6-18 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months OR 1.23 percent fluoride (APF*) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months. - Older Than 18 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months OR 1.23 percent fluoride (APF) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months (Weyant et al., 2013). The United States Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) recommends the use of professionally applied fluoride varnish for the prevention of dental caries in high risk children under 5 years of age (Chou et al., 2014). |
The 2013 American Dental Association (ADA) clinical recommendations for use of professionally applied or prescription-strength, home-use topical fluorides for caries prevention in patients at elevated risk of developing caries: - Younger Than 6 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months. - 6-18 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months OR 1.23 percent fluoride (APF*) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months. - Older Than 18 Years - 2.26 percent fluoride varnish at least every three to six months OR 1.23 percent fluoride (APF) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months (Weyant et al., 2013). The United States Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) recommends the use of professionally applied fluoride varnish for the prevention of dental caries in high risk children under 5 years of age (Chou et al., 2014). The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends the application of topical fluoride treatments at least twice per year to reduce the incidence of dental caries, with precise timing based upon the unique needs, risks, and benefits inherent to the individual patient (AAPD, 2023). |
| 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 |
| Definition | *See CMS74v12.html |
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None |
None |
| Guidance |
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. |
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. |
| Initial Population |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
Exclude patients who are in hospice care or have a hospice care order documented during any part of the measurement period |
| Numerator |
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 |
Children who receive two fluoride varnish applications on different days 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 |
None |
| Denominator Exceptions |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Telehealth Eligible | No | No | No | No |
| Next Version | No Version Available | |||
| Previous Version | No Version Available |
Additional Resources for CMS74v15
Header
TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
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Changed the 'eCQM Identifier (Measure Authoring Tool)' field name to 'CMS ID' based on tooling updates. | CMS ID | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the eCQM version number. | eCQM Version Number | Annual Update |
Updated the generic measurement period from 'January 1, 20XX through December 31, 20XX' to specify 'January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026' based on tooling updates. | Measurement Period | Standards/Technical Update |
Revised Measure Developer to 'American Institutes for Research.' | Measure Developer | Annual Update |
Updated copyright. | Copyright | Annual Update |
Updated references and measure header to reflect current evidence and new or updated literature. | Multiple Sections | Measure Lead |
Updated 'Denominator Exclusions' language to include 'or have a hospice care order documented during any part of the measurement period' to align with measure logic. | Denominator Exclusions | Measure Lead |
Changed 'Numerator Exclusions' field to read 'None' instead of 'Not Applicable' when no exclusions are present. | Numerator Exclusions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated grammar, wording, and/or formatting to improve readability and consistency. | Multiple Sections | Annual Update |
Logic
TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
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Updated Measure Primary CQL Library Name from 'PrimaryCariesPreventionasOfferedbyDentists' to 'CMS74DentalCariesPreventionQDM' for alignment with the CQL Style Guide. | Definitions | Standards/Technical Update |
Updated the version number of the Global Common Functions Library to v9.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM' to 'CQMCommonQDM.' | Definitions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the HospiceQDM library to 7.0.000. | Definitions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the Global Common Functions Library to v9.0.000 and the library name from 'MATGlobalCommonFunctionsQDM' to 'CQMCommonQDM.' | Functions | Annual Update |
Updated the version number of the HospiceQDM library to 7.0.000. | Functions | Annual Update |
logic
TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
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Updated Measure Primary CQL Library Name from'PrimaryCariesPreventionasOfferedbyDentists' to 'CMS74DentalCariesPreventionQDM' for alignment with the CQL Style Guide. | Functions | Standards/Technical Update |
Value Set
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TRN | Measure Section | Source of Change |
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Replaced Value Set 'ONC Administrative Sex' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1) with Value Set 'Federal Administrative Sex' (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1021.121) to represent Supplemental Data Element 'SDE Sex' based on revised standards. | Terminology | Standards/Technical Update |