Receipt of Dental Referral and Visit with Dentist
Characteristics
COORDINATED
Component
Dental-medical coordination
Measure Concept
Medical to dental referrals
[SYSTEM LEVEL ONLY]
Descriptions
Percent of patients who receive a dental referral in the primary care office (if needed) and are seen by a dentist for preventive care and treatment services
Numerator: Number of pediatric patients who receive a dental referral in the primary care office and are seen by a dentist for preventive care and treatment services
Denominator: Number of pediatric patients in primary care who need a dental referral
Measure or Standard
Measure
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Measure concept