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
Support
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.