CHL: Chlamydia Screening in Women
Percentage with chlamydia test during measurement year.
Measure description
Percentage with chlamydia test during measurement year.
Eligible population
Sexually active women 16-24
Performance drivers
USPSTF Grade B. Under-screened despite ease.
Documentation & PA strategy
Document sexual history + NAAT screening. PA never required.
Why HEDIS matters for prior authorization
Health plans align prior authorization criteria with HEDIS measures: documenting your patient meets the HEDIS definition often streamlines or eliminates PA hurdles. For Medicare Advantage in particular, plans are heavily incentivized via Star Ratings to push members and providers toward measure compliance, which translates into faster approvals for measure-aligned services.
Frequently asked questions
What does HEDIS measure CHL measure?
Percentage with chlamydia test during measurement year.
What drives performance on this measure?
USPSTF Grade B. Under-screened despite ease.
How should clinicians document for this measure?
Document sexual history + NAAT screening. PA never required.
What is the eligible population?
Sexually active women 16-24
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