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Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care for school age children and adolescents

CBE ID
0106
1.4 Project
Behavioral Health
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2013
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients, aged 4-18 years, newly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) whose medical record contains documentation of DSM-V criteria.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Number of patients newly diagnosed with ADHD whose medical record contains documentation that DSM-V criteria were used to diagnose ADHD. Documentation is defined as any evidence in the medical record that DSM-V criteria were addressed.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Number of patients newly diagnosed with ADHD. Patients diagnosed in the past 6 months from the measurement date.

    • Exclusions

      None.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Behavioral Health Project 2013-2015
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
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