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Appropriate Use of DXA Scans in Women Under 65 Years Who Do Not Meet the Risk Factor Profile for Osteoporotic Fracture

CBE ID
3475e
1.4 Project
Primary Care and Chronic Illness
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Fall 2018
Is Under Review
No
Next Planned Maintenance Review
Primary Care and Chronic Illness Spring 2024
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of female patients 50 to 64 years of age without select risk factors for osteoporotic fracture who received an order for a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan during the measurement period.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Female patients who received an order for at least one DXA scan in the measurement period.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Female patients ages 50 to 64 years with an encounter during the measurement period.

    • Exclusions

      The measure excludes patients who have a combination of risk factors (as determined by age) or one of the independent risk factors.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Primary Care and Chronic Illness Fall Cycle 2018
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
    • Steward
      Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
      Steward Organization Email
      [email protected]
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