Measure Name
Outpatient CT scans of the abdomen that were “combination” (double) scans. (If a number is high, it may mean that too many patients are being given a double scan when a single scan is all they need.) Lower percentages are better
Outpatient CT scans of the chest that were “combination” (double) scans. (If a number is high, it may mean that too many patients are being given a double scan when a single scan is all they need.) Lower percentages are better
Outpatients who got cardiac imaging stress tests before low-risk outpatient surgery. Lower percentages are better
Outpatients with brain CT scans who got a sinus CT scan at the same time. Lower percentages are better
Outpatients with low back pain who had an MRI without trying recommended treatments first, such as physical therapy. (If a number is high, it may mean the facility is doing too many unnecessary MRIs for low back pain.) Lower percentages are bet
Outpatients who had a follow-up mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI of the breast within 45 days after a screening mammogram. (A follow-up rate near zero may indicate missed cancer; a rate higher than 14% may mean there is unnecessary follow up.)