ecqm.dataelement

Dxa Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry Scan Order

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.

Subject constrained to the DXA (Dual energy Xray Absorptiometry) Scan

QDM Datatype: DiagnosticStudyOrder

Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document a request by a clinician or appropriately licensed care provider to an appropriate provider or organization to perform the diagnostic study indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set. The request may be in the form of a consultation or a direct order to the organization that performs the diagnostic study. Diagnostic studies are those that are not performed in the clinical laboratory. Such studies include but are not limited to imaging studies, cardiology studies (electrocardiogram, treadmill stress testing), pulmonary function testing, vascular laboratory testing, and others. Timing: The time the order is signed; Author dateTime.

Used By:

• CMS249v1

QDM Attributes

Subject.Statement

Defined in Activity

DataType

Constrained in DxaDualEnergyXrayAbsorptiometryScanOrder

DxaDualEnergyXrayAbsorptiometryScan

AuthorDatetime

The time the data element was entered into the clinical software. Note, some datatypes include both Relevant Time and Author dateTime attributes. The purpose is to accommodate Author dateTime if the actual start and stop times are not available when evaluating for feasibility, and also to allow specification of a time for Negation Rationale.