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Chlamydia Screening in Women (CHL)

CBE ID
0033
Project
Perinatal and Women's Health
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Spring 2021
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

The percentage of women 16–24 years of age who were identified as sexually active and who had at least one test for chlamydia during the measurement year.

  • Measure Type
    Process
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    No
    Level Of Analysis
    Health Plan
    Care Setting
    Outpatient Services
    Numerator

    Women who were tested for chlamydia during the measurement year.

    Denominator

    Women 16-24 years of age who had a claim or encounter indicating sexual activity.

    Exclusions

    Women who received a pregnancy test to determine contraindications for medication (isotretinoin) or x-ray.
    Women who were in hospice or using hospice services during the measurement year.

    Testing Data Sources
    Claims Data
    Enrollment Data
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Endorsed Perinatal and Women's Health Spring 2021
    Initial Endorsement
    Next Planned Maintenance Review
    Perinatal and Women's Health Spring 2025
    Endorsement Status
    Endorsed
    Last Updated