Use of Imaging Studies for Low Back Pain (LBP) by Age

HEDIS® Measurement Description: The percentage of members with a primary diagnosis of low back pain who did not have an imaging study (plain X-ray, MRI, CT scan) within 28 days of the diagnosis,

by age group.  Age groups include Age 18-64 Years, and Age 65-75 Years.

Measure Identifier: HEDIS_LBP.AGE.A

Please see Report Details below for more information on selected subgroups, organizations, and aggregation.

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