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Colonoscopy Interval for Patients with a History of Adenomatous Polyps- Avoidance of Inappropriate Use

CBE ID
0659
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older receiving a surveillance colonoscopy, with a history of a prior adenomatous polyp(s) in previous colonoscopy findings, which had an interval of 3 or more years since their last colonoscopy

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients who had an interval of 3 or more years since their last colonoscopy

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All patients aged 18 years and older receiving a surveillance colonoscopy, with a history of a prior adenomatous polyp(s) in previous colonoscopy findings

        • Exclusions

          Documentation of medical reason(s) for an interval of less than 3 years since the last colonoscopy (eg, last colonoscopy incomplete, last colonoscopy had inadequate prep, piecemeal removal of adenomas, last colonoscopy found greater than 10 adenomas, or patient at high risk for colon cancer [Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, personal or family history of colon cancer])

          Documentation of system reason(s) for an interval of less than 3 years since the last colonoscopy (eg, unable to locate previous colonoscopy report, previous colonoscopy report was incomplete)

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Prevention and Population Health Spring Cycle 2018
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          American Gastroenterological Association
          Steward Organization POC Email
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