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Breast Cancer Screening

CBE ID
0031
1.4 Project
Cancer Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2012
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of women 40-69 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

    • 1.14 Numerator

      One or more mammograms during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Women 42–69 years of age as of Dec 31 of the measurement year (note: this denominator statement captures women age 40-69 years)

    • Exclusions

      Exclusion: Women who had a bilateral mastectomy or for whom there is evidence of two unilateral mastectomies. Look for evidence of a bilateral mastectomy as far back as possible int he member´s history thorugh Dec 31 of the measurement year.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cancer Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
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