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Back Pain: Physical Exam

CBE ID
0319
1.4 Project
Musculoskeletal Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Spring 2014
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients at least 18 years of age and younger than 80 with a back pain episode of 28 days or more with documentation of a physical examination on the date of the initial visit with the physician.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      The number of patients with documentation of a physical exam on the date of the initial visit with the physician.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      NCQA Back Pain Recognition Program: The total patient sample for patients at least 18 years of age and younger than 80.

      PQRI: Patients aged 18 through 79 years with a diagnosis of back pain or undergoing back surgery.

    • Exclusions

      N/A

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Musculoskeletal Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date