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Osteoporosis: Management Following Fracture of Hip, Spine or Distal Radius for Men and Women Aged 50 Years and Older

CBE ID
0048
1.4 Project
Endocrine Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Spring 2014
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 50 years or older with fracture of the hip, spine or distal radius that had a central DXA measurement ordered or performed or pharmacologic therapy prescribed

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients who had a central DXA measurement ordered or performed or pharmacologic therapy prescribed

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients aged 50 years and older with a fracture of the hip, spine or distal radius

    • Exclusions

      Documentation of medical reason(s), patient reason(s), and/or system reason(s) for not ordering or performing a central DXA measurement or not prescribing pharmacologic therapy

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Endocrine Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      National Committee for Quality Assurance
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]