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Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Testing for Pediatric Patients

CBE ID
0060
1.4 Project
Endocrine Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Spring 2014
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of children aged 5 to 17 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) that had a Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test during the measurement year.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Children who had an HbA1c test performed during the measurement year.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Patients aged 5-17 years old with a diagnosis of diabetes and/or notation of prescribed insulin or oral hypoglycemics/antihyperglycemics for at least 12 months.

    • Exclusions

      Children with gestational or steroid-induced diabetes should be excluded from the denominator.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Endocrine Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date