Percent of adult patients undergoing cervical spine radiography or CT imaging for trauma who have a documented evidence-based indication prior to imaging (Canadian C-Spine Rule or the NEXUS Low-Risk Criteria).
- Measure TypeElectronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)Level Of AnalysisCare SettingNumerator
Number of denominator patients who have a documented evidence-based indication prior to imaging.
DenominatorNumber of adult patients undergoing cervical spine radiography or CT for trauma (as initial imaging of C-spine)
ExclusionsPatients who have not experienced trauma
<16 years of age or >65 years of age
Patients with a reduced ability to communicate (verbal or cognitive dysfunction)
Underwent prior cervical spine radiograph (3 view or more) that is interpreted as inadequate to fully assess fracture
Underwent prior imaging concerning or diagnostic for injury of the cervical spine requiring further imaging
- Measure StructureNational Quality Strategy PrioritiesAffordable Care
- Risk Adjustment
- Most Recent Endorsement ActivityMeasure Retired and Endorsement Removed Neurology Fall Cycle 2017Initial EndorsementEndorsement StatusLast UpdatedRemoval Date
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