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Quality Measures for Encounter Data

Purpose of Quality Measures for Encounter Data (QMED). Measuring data quality is a prerequisite to improving it. High quality data enables DHCS to conduct efficient analyses, inform policy and program design and manage oversight functions. The QMED Report Card measures the quality of Encounter Data submitted by Plans to DHCS. QMED currently only considers data submitted in one of the following formats: a) X12 837I, version 5010 – Institutional Encounters b) X12 837P, version 5010 – Professional Encounters

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Purpose of Quality Measures for Encounter Data (QMED). Measuring data quality is a prerequisite to improving it. High quality data enables DHCS to conduct efficient analyses, inform policy and program design and manage oversight functions. The QMED Report Card measures the quality of Encounter Data submitted by Plans to DHCS. QMED currently only considers data submitted in one of the following formats: a) X12 837I, version 5010 – Institutional Encounters b) X12 837P, version 5010 – Professional Encounters

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08/05/26

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Purpose of Quality Measures for Encounter Data (QMED). Measuring data quality is a prerequisite to improving it. High quality data enables DHCS to conduct efficient analyses, inform policy and program design and manage oversight functions. The QMED Report Card measures the quality of Encounter Data submitted by Plans to DHCS. QMED currently only considers data submitted in one of the following formats: a) X12 837I, version 5010 – Institutional Encounters b) X12 837P, version 5010 – Professional Encounters

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08/05/26

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Purpose of Quality Measures for Encounter Data (QMED). Measuring data quality is a prerequisite to improving it. High quality data enables DHCS to conduct efficient analyses, inform policy and program design and manage oversight functions. The QMED Report Card measures the quality of Encounter Data submitted by Plans to DHCS. QMED currently only considers data submitted in one of the following formats: a) X12 837I, version 5010 – Institutional Encounters b) X12 837P, version 5010 – Professional Encounters

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08/05/26

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08/05/26

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