Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
Tips to Increase Colorectal Screenings
Healthfirst·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Provider Update
Effective date
Feb 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Healthfirst has issued updated guidance for increasing colorectal cancer screenings, outlining available screening options (FIT kits, Cologuard, and colonoscopy) for different plan types and age groups. The policy provides specific instructions for ordering tests, documentation requirements, and member services contact information to help providers improve screening rates.
Action Required
Immediately: Review current colorectal screening workflows and update patient outreach protocols. Providers should document all colorectal cancer screenings on preventive health flowsheets with screening type, dates, and results. Set up EMR trigger reminders for patients due for screening. Reference the Colorectal and Bladder Cancer Coding Tip Sheet for proper ICD-10-CM documentation. Front desk staff should provide Member Services contact numbers to patients needing scheduling assistance.