Appropriate Testing for Children With Pharyngitis (CWP)

HEDIS® Measurement Description: The percentage of children 3-18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, dispensed an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode. A higher rate represents better performance (i.e., appropriate testing).

Measure Identifier: HEDIS_CWP.A

Please see Report Details below for more information on selected subgroups, organizations, and aggregation.

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