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Oral Evaluation for Adults with Diabetes

Characteristics
COORDINATED

Component
Dental-medical coordination

Measure Concept
Medical to dental referrals [SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]

Descriptions
Percentage of adults aged 18-75 years who have diabetes, and received at least one comprehensive, periodic or periodontal oral evaluation service during the measurement period Numerator: Members who received a comprehensive, periodic or periodontal oral evaluation CDT codes D0120 or D0150 or D0180 Denominator: Members aged 18-75 years who have diabetes, as identified in claim and pharmacy data during the measurement year or the year before the measurement period, using any one of these criteria: - At least two outpatient visits, observation visits or ED visits on different dates of service with a diagnosis of diabetes. - At least one acute inpatient encounter with a diagnosis of diabetes. - Dispensed insulin or hypoglycemics/antihyperglycemics on an ambulatory basis. Only patients with a diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes should be included in the denominator; patients with a diagnosis of secondary diabetes due to another condition should not be included.

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Adults

Level of Measure
Program/Plan

Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data

Measure Identification
CMS Quality Rating System

Developer/Steward

Stage of Development/Use
Used by the Oregon Health Authority for evaluation in CCOs

Measure Endorsement