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Appropriate Cervical Spine Radiography and CT Imaging in Trauma

CBE ID
0755
1.5 Project
Neurology
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.0 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Single Measure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2017
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

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 Specs
General Information
1.7 Measure Type
Efficiency
1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
No
1.8 Level of Analysis
Clinician: Group/Practice
Facility
Other
Population: Regional and State
1.9 Care Setting
Ambulatory Care
Other
1.20 Types of Data Sources
Electronic administrative data/claims
Electronic Health Records: Electronic Health Records
Paper medical record/flow-sheet