Description
Percentage of children aged 6-9 years at moderate to high risk of caries who received a sealant on a first permanent molar during the measurement period. This measure is aligned with a specific clinical measure, CMS277v0, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. For more information about this eCQM, see https://bphc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bphc/data-reporting/uds-dental-sealants-handout.pdf.
Data Source(s)
Uniform Data System, 2022 (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Next Planned Update
August 2024
Where It’s Found in the UDS Mapper
Health Center Administrative Location Information Card Deck: Quality