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Osteoporosis Management in Women Who Had a Fracture

CBE ID
0053
1.4 Project
Primary Care and Chronic Illness
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Spring 2018
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of women age 50-85 who suffered a fracture and who either had a bone mineral density test or received a prescription for a drug to treat osteoporosis.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients who received either a bone mineral density test or a prescription for a drug to treat osteoporosis after a fracture occurs.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Women who experienced a fracture, except fractures of the finger, toe, face or skull. Three denominator age strata are reported for this measure:
      Women age 50-64
      Women age 65-85
      Women age 50-85

    • Exclusions

      - Exclude women who had a bone mineral density test during the 24 months prior to the index fracture.
      - Exclude women who had a claim/encounter for osteoporosis treatment during 12 months prior to the index fracture.
      - Exclude women who received a dispensed prescription or had an active prescription to treat osteoporosis during the 12 months prior to the index fracture.
      - Exclude women who are enrolled in a Medicare Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) or living long-term in an institution any time during the measurement year.
      - Exclude women receiving hospice care during the measurement year.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Spring Cycle 2018
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
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