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Prophylaxis

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework
Component
Not applicable
Measure Concept
Preventive services, prophylaxis
Descriptions
Percentage of all children between the ages of 4 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period and who received prophylaxis from a dentist Numerator: Number of children between the ages of 4 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period and who received prophylaxis from a dentist Denominator: Number of children between the ages of 4 and 19 who were continuously enrolled during the reporting period
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Children
Level of Measure
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (CA)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Collected in 2006
Measure Endorsement