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Dexa Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry Bone Density For Urology Care

Description:
Clinical Focus: Xray studies to determine bone density.
Data Element Scope: The intent of this data element is to identify patients with low bone mineral density
Inclusion Criteria: 1 or more axial sites, axial skeleton (hips, pelvis, spine) or 1 or more appendicular skeleton sites (radius, wrist, heel)
Exclusion Criteria: Study other than DEXA
ObservableCode constrained to codes in the DEXA Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry, Bone Density for Urology Care valueset (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1151.38).
QDM Datatype: DiagnosticStudy

Diagnostic Study represents any kind of medical test performed as a specific test or series of steps to aid in diagnosing or detecting disease (e.g., to establish a diagnosis, measure the progress or recovery from disease, confirm that a person is free from disease).12 The QDM defines diagnostic studies as those that are not performed in organizations that perform testing on samples of human blood, tissue, or other substance from the body. Diagnostic studies may make use of digital images and textual reports. Such studies include but are not limited to imaging studies, cardiology studies (electrocardiogram, treadmill stress testing), pulmonary-function testing, vascular laboratory testing, and others.