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Receipt of orthodontic services

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework

Component
Not applicable

Measure Concept
Utilization: Orthodontic services

Descriptions
Percentage of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months receiving orthodontic services in the past year Numerator: Number of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months receiving orthodontic services in the past year Denominator: Number of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children

Level of Measure
Program/Plan

Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data

Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward

Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): Reported as part of the Texas State Dashboard at time of scan. Currently reported.

Measure Endorsement