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Back Pain: Physical Exam

CBE ID
0319
1.4 Project
Musculoskeletal 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 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
    • Steward
      National Committee for Quality Assurance
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]