How do we abstract records for HEDIS measures?

Once all of the medical records have been collected, data abstraction can occur. When abstracting records for HEDIS measures, you need to do a detailed analysis and review of medical charts, insurance claims for hospitals, office visits (both sick and well), and other procedures provided to determine the quality of care measures. Essentially, when abstracting records for HEDIS measures, you are pulling out the raw data so it can be put into the HEDIS measure framework and scored.