LSC: Lead Screening in Children
Percentage with at least one capillary or venous lead test before 2nd birthday.
Measure description
Percentage with at least one capillary or venous lead test before 2nd birthday.
Eligible population
Children turning 2
Performance drivers
Medicaid-required screening; commercial plans also measure.
Documentation & PA strategy
Order at 12mo + 24mo well-child visits.
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 LSC measure?
Percentage with at least one capillary or venous lead test before 2nd birthday.
What drives performance on this measure?
Medicaid-required screening; commercial plans also measure.
How should clinicians document for this measure?
Order at 12mo + 24mo well-child visits.
What is the eligible population?
Children turning 2
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