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Colorectal Cancer Screening (COL)

CBE ID
0034
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Prevention and Population Health Fall 2024
1.6 Measure Description

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

    Measure Specs
      General Information
      1.7 Measure Type
      1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
      1.8 Level of Analysis
      1.9 Care Setting
      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
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      National Committee for Quality Assurance
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