CIS: Childhood Immunization Status (Combo 10)
DTaP, IPV, MMR, Hib, hepatitis B, VZV, PCV, hepatitis A, rotavirus, influenza by age 2.
Measure description
DTaP, IPV, MMR, Hib, hepatitis B, VZV, PCV, hepatitis A, rotavirus, influenza by age 2.
Eligible population
Children turning 2
Performance drivers
Multi-rate composite; major pediatric quality measure.
Documentation & PA strategy
Bright Futures vaccine schedule adherence.
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 CIS measure?
DTaP, IPV, MMR, Hib, hepatitis B, VZV, PCV, hepatitis A, rotavirus, influenza by age 2.
What drives performance on this measure?
Multi-rate composite; major pediatric quality measure.
How should clinicians document for this measure?
Bright Futures vaccine schedule adherence.
What is the eligible population?
Children turning 2
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