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ECPR46 Avoidance of Opiates for Low Back Pain or Migraines

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Measure ID

ECPR46

Measure Title

Avoidance of Opiates for Low Back Pain or Migraines

Measure Description

Percentage of Patients with Low Back Pain and/or Migraines Who Were Not Prescribed an Opiate

Denominator

Any patient greater than or equal to 18 years of age evaluated by the Eligible Professional PLUS Diagnosis of low back pain OR Diagnosis of migraine PLUS Disposition of Discharged

Numerator

Patients who were not prescribed an opiate

Denominator Exclusions

Patients with active cancer, palliative care, end-of-life care.

Denominator Exceptions

Opiate prescribed for medical reason documented by the Eligible Professional (e.g., suspected or diagnosed herniated disk, fracture, sciatica, radiculopathy)

Numerator Exclusions

None

NQF ID

N/A

NQS Domain

Effective Clinical Care

High Priority Measure

Yes

High Priority Type

Opioid-related

Measure Type

Process

Telehealth

Yes

Meaningful Measure Area

Prevention and Treatment of Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

Inverse Measure

No

Proportional Measure

Yes

Continuous Variable Measure

No

Ratio Measure

No

Range of the score(s) if Continuous Variable and/or Ratio

N/A

Number of performance rates to be calculated and submitted

1

Performance Rate Description(s)

N/A

Overall Performance Rate

1st Performance Rate

Risk-Adjusted Status

No

Risk-Adjusted Score

N/A

Care Setting

Ambulatory, Ambulatory Care: Clinician Office/Clinic, Ambulatory Care: Hospital, Ambulatory Care: Urgent Care, Emergency Department and Services, Hospital, Outpatient Services

Additional Care Setting Information

N/A

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