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Follow-up after initial diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer: colonoscopy

CBE ID
0572
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

To ensure that all eligible members who have been newly diagnosed and resected with colorectal cancer receive a follow-up colonoscopy within 15 months of resection.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Members receiving a colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or protoscopy as appropriate during the 15 months after the index date.

          Note: Index date is defined as the first instance of denominator criterion A or B.

          Time Window: The 15 months after the index date.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Continuously enrolled members who are status post resection of colorectal cancer during the year ending 15 months prior to the measurement year.

          Time Window: The one year period ending 15 months prior to the measurement year.

        • Exclusions

          Members who are status post resection of colon cancer any time prior to the index date, or members who were in hospice care 0 to 15 months after the index date.

          Note: Index date is defined as the first instance of denominator criterion A or B.

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