Leg Pain After Lumbar Discectomy/Laminectomy - ICD-10-CM Quality Payment Program Measure
| Quality Measure | Description | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg Pain After Lumbar Discectomy/Laminectomy | For patients 18 years of age or older who had a lumbar discectomy/laminectomy procedure, leg pain is rated by the patient as less than or equal to 3.0 OR an improvement of 5.0 points or greater on the VAS Pain scale at three months (6 to 20 weeks) postoperatively. | YES | Registry |
Linked ICD-10 Codes
The following ICD-10-CM codes are linked to the quality measure leg pain after lumbar discectomy/laminectomy 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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