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Home Clinical Information Performance Measures Colonoscopy Interval for Patients with a History of Adenomatous Polyps-Avoidance of Inappropriate Use

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

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

    Date Reviewed: November 7, 2015
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    Group/Practice Individual Clinician

    Measure Info

    NQF 0659NQF Endorsement RemovedCQMC Core Measure
    Measure Type: 
    Process
    Measure Steward: 
    American Gastroenterological Association
    Clinical Topic Area: 
    Cancer Screening
    Prevention and Wellness
    Care Setting: 
    Outpatient
    Data Source: 
    Claims
    Electronic Health Records
    Registry

    ACP supports this measure. While the measure could push harder to align practice and evidence (5 year interval), it is still a step in the right direction towards reducing overuse and we do not want to discourage a progressive step even though it is a tentative one.

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