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Filling to Preventive Services Ratio

Characteristics
COMPREHENSIVE

Component
Prevention and wellness focused

Measure Concept
Sealants for children

Descriptions
Percentage of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months with 1+ fillings in past year who also received a topical fluoride or sealant application Numerator: Number of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months with 1 or more fillings (D2000-D2999) who received a topical fluoride (D1203 or D1204 or D1206) or sealant application (D1351) Denominator: Number of members enrolled for at least 11 of the past 12 months with one or more fillings

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); NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward
Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (CA)

Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): collected in 2008

Measure Endorsement