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Colorectal Cancer Screening (COL)

CBE ID
0034
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Planned Maintenance Review
Prevention and Population Health Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of patients 50–75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients who received one or more screenings for colorectal cancer according to clinical guidelines.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Patients 51–75 years of age

        • Exclusions

          This measure excludes patients with a history of colorectal cancer or total colectomy. The measure also excludes patients who use hospice services or are enrolled in an institutional special needs plan (SNP) or living long-term in an institution any time during the measurement year.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed Prevention and Population Health Fall Cycle 2017
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated