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HEDIS 2010 Colorectal Cancer Screening (CMCD) Quality Measure

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

A health-plan quality measure that checks whether people are up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening.

Quick summary

["This measure tracks completion of recommended colorectal cancer screening; it is not a blood test or diagnosis of cancer."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
57816-1
Short code
HEDIS 2010 CMC-D
Synonyms
HEDIS 2010 CMC-D
Category
lipid
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

HEDIS 2010 CMCD is a quality measure for colorectal cancer screening. It uses eligible health-plan records to determine whether recommended screening was completed; it is not a single laboratory test.

Why might I need this test?

Colorectal cancer screening can find and remove abnormal growths before cancer develops. The quality measure helps health plans follow up with people who may be due for screening, based on their age and other applicable criteria.

How is the test performed?

Screening information is generally confirmed through medical claims or health records. Depending on the person and the applicable criteria, screening may involve a stool-based test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy.

How do I prepare for the test?

No special preparation is needed for the HEDIS quality measure itself. If a screening procedure is scheduled, follow the instructions given by your clinician, including bowel preparation for a colonoscopy when required.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

Colorectal cancer screening

Frequently asked questions

Is this a blood test?
No. It is a health-plan quality measure that reviews whether appropriate colorectal cancer screening was completed.
What types of screening may count?
Depending on applicable criteria, documented screening may include a stool-based test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy. The exact method and timing rules depend on the measure and health-plan guidance.
Does an incomplete screening result mean I have cancer?
No. An incomplete or overdue screening result only indicates that screening is not documented or is not up to date. It does not diagnose cancer or another medical condition.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
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    Lab Tests OnlineSource
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    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy