Appropriate Emergency Department Utilization of Lumbar Spine Imaging for Atraumatic Low Back Pain - ICD-10-CM Quality Payment Program Measure
| Quality Measure | Description | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate Emergency Department Utilization of Lumbar Spine Imaging for Atraumatic Low Back Pain | Percentage of emergency department visits during which patients aged 18 years and older had a CT or MRI of the Lumbar Spine ordered by an emergency care provider, regardless of discharge disposition, presenting with acute, non-complex low back pain. | YES | Registry |
Linked ICD-10 Codes
The following ICD-10-CM codes are linked to the quality measure appropriate emergency department utilization of lumbar spine imaging for atraumatic low back pain when used as part of a patient's medical record. This Quality Measure is part of Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP).
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