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Screening for Reduced Visual Acuity and Referral in Children

CBE ID
2721e
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

The percentage of children who received visual acuity screening at least once by their 6th birthday; and if necessary, were referred appropriately.

    Measure Specs
      General Information
      1.7 Measure Type
      1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
      1.20 Types of Data Sources
      1.14 Numerator

      Children who received visual acuity screening to detect the presence of vision problems between their 3rd and 6th birthdays, and if necessary, were referred to an eye care specialist.

      1.15 Denominator

      Children who turn 6 years of age during the measurement period and who had a least one visit during the measurement period.

      Exclusions

      Children with an active diagnosis of amblyopia or blindness during the measurement period.

      Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Approval for Trial Use Removed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
      Steward Organization
      Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
      Steward POC email
      Helen.Dollar-Maples@cms.hhs.gov
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