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Manage osteoporosis to limit disability

Musculoskeletal conditions are the second largest contributor to disability, according to the World Health Organization.



The Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture (OMW) HEDIS® star measure assesses women 67–85 years of age who suffered a fracture and had either a bone mineral density test or received a prescription to treat osteoporosis within six months of the fracture.



Read the Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture tip sheet to learn more about this measure, information to include in medical records and ICD-10 codes to include on patient claims.  



If you have questions regarding this publication, please contact your BCBSKS provider representative.



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Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS®) is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).