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Screening for Reduced Visual Acuity and Referral in Children

CBE ID
2721e
Endorsement Status
Approval for Trial Use Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2014
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

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

    • 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.

    • 1.13a Data dictionary not attached
      No
    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Approval for Trial Use Removed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
    • Risk Adjustment
      No risk adjustment or risk stratification
      Risk adjustment approach
      Off
      Risk adjustment approach
      Off
      Conceptual model for risk adjustment
      Off
      Conceptual model for risk adjustment
      Off