Abdomen Computed Tomography Use of Contrast Material
Identifying Attributes
Care Settings
Country
Publishing Organisation
Type of Quality Indicator
IOM Quality Dimension
Domain
Defining Attributes
Definition
This measure calculates the percentage of abdomen studies that are performed with and without contrast out of all abdomen studies performed (those with contrast, those without contrast, and those with both).
Numerator
The number of abdomen and abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) studies with and without contrast (combined studies).
Denominator
The number of abdomen CT studies performed (with contrast, without contrast, or both with and without contrast).
Exclusions
Cases are excluded from the denominator if the CT scan was performed for an adrenal mass, bladder cancer, haematuria, infection of the kidney, jaundice, a liver lesion, pancreatic cancer, non-traumatic aortic disease, urinary system disease, or other unspecified disorder of the kidney or ureter.
Use of Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustments
None
Stratifications
None
Data Attributes
Type of Data Collection
Data Collection Methods
Frequency of Data Collection
Frequency of Data Collection in Days
Reporting Methods
Reporting Frequency
Reporting Frequency in Days
Indicator Has Recommended Targets
Source and Reference Attributes
Evidence Source
Abdomen Computed Tomography (CT) Use of Contrast Material. Last updated 28.12.2023. Accessed 5.04.2024 cmit.cms.gov/cmit/#/MeasureView?variantId=12918§ionNumber=1
Technical Specifications
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Measures Inventory Tool (cms.gov)