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)
1.8 Level of Analysis
1.20 Types of Data Sources
Numerator
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.
Denominator
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
Exclusions
Children with an active diagnosis of amblyopia or blindness during the measurement period.
Measure Record
Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Approval for Trial Use Removed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
Initial Endorsement
Last Updated
Removal Date
Point of Contact
Steward Organization
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Steward POC email
Helen.Dollar-Maples@cms.hhs.gov
Importance
Equity
Feasibility
Scientific Acceptability
Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustment
Use & Usability
Use
Planned Use
6.1.2 Current or Planned Use(s)
Public Comments