Diagnostic Rate
Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Measure Concept
Oral evaluation/ examination
Descriptions
Indicator of whether a comprehensive oral examination, dental cleaning and appropriate radiographs are being performed in a single office visit
Numerator: Total number of CDT-2 code subcategories (clinical oral evaluations, radiographs/diagnostic imaging and dental prophylaxis) performed on the same date of service within the reporting year
Denominator: Total number of CDT-2 code subcategory "clinical oral evaluation" performed within the reporting year
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Not specified or not applicable
Level of Measure
Program/Plan
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
DQA Starter Set Measures Environmental Scan (2012); DQA Practice Based Measures Environmental Scan (2015); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Sacramento County GMC Dental Program
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Measure from 1980s; unsure if still utilized