Percentage of children ages 0 to 20 who have had tooth decay or cavities during the measurement period. 

Denominator

Patients from 0 to 20 years old with at least one closed progress note. 

Numerator

Patients that have cavities

• The following codes are the ones that apply for the dental cavities:
  • ICD-9: 521.00, 521.01, 521.02, 521.03, 521.04, 521.05, 521.06, 521.07, 521.08, 521.09
  • ICD-10: K02.3, K02.51, K02.52, K02.53, K02.61, K02.62, K02.63, K02.7, K02.9.

What to do in EHRez?

Register a corresponding diagnosis to patients from 0 to 20 years with a dental cavity in the “Problem List” screen and referred to a dentist. 

Example

Patients of 1 and a half years with a diagnosis of (ICD9: 521.00 (ICD10:K02.3)) and was referred to a dentist. 

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• FAQ's: How to document a patient referral?
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