Appropriate Testing for Pharyngitis (CWP)

HEDIS® Measurement Description: The percentage of members 3 - 65+ 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.01.A

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