DER Reference Model Version 1.0.0
ecqm.dataelement

Dxa Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry Scan

Description:
Clinical Focus: This value set identifies patients with a DXA scan.
Data Element Scope: This value set was intended to map to the QDM data type of Diagnostic Study, but has the potential to be used in additional ways.
Inclusion Criteria: Includes scans of the general body, spine, and the limbs.
Exclusion Criteria: Excludes codes specific to DXA scans of the hip.
ObservableCode constrained to codes in the DXA (Dual energy Xray Absorptiometry) Scan valueset (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.113.12.1051).
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.