Cologuard^® resources for HCPs

Retrospective Study Data on Cologuard Adherence as Published in The World Journal of Gastroenterology

Retrospective study published in 2017 detailing Cologuard adherence among eligible patients who were previously nonadherent to CRC screening.

Prince M, Lester L, Chiniwala R, Berger B. Multitarget stool DNA tests increases colorectal cancer screening among previously noncompliant Medicare patients. 2017.

Study Data on Shared Decision-Making as Published in The Annals of Family Medicine

Study published in 2022 detailing the impact of shared decision-making on CRC screening acceptance.

Verma P, Cohen K, Berke EM. The effect of a shared decision-making process on acceptance of colorectal cancer screening. 2022.

Study Data on Follow-up Colonoscopy as Published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Study published in 2017 detailing the impact that a positive stool-based CRC screening test can have on follow-up colonoscopy.

Johnson DH, Kisiel JB, Burger KN, et al. Multitarget stool DNA test: clinical performance and impact on yield and quality of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, 2017.

Order a Cologuard Test Through EpicCare^® Link^TM EMR Reference Guide

Read an in-depth explanation and guide on how to use a secure, online tool that healthcare professionals and support staff registered with Exact Sciences Laboratories can use to quickly and efficiently place orders, view order status, and get test results online.

Coverage for a Follow-up Colonoscopy Summary Guide for Providers and Medical Offices

Information from the American Gastroenterological Association and Fight CRC about the 2023 requirement that Medicare, ACA, and commercial plans cover a colonoscopy following a positive stool-based test for CRC, including what this means for providers and how to code the change correctly.

Provider Status Report Enrollment Form Single Location

Sign up to receive biweekly fax updates about your Cologuard orders and a summary of your eligible patients due for rescreening from a single location.

Provider Status Report Enrollment Form Multiple Locations

Sign up to receive biweekly fax updates about your Cologuard orders and a summary of your patients due for rescreening from multiple locations.

Completion Tips/Provider Adherence Resource

This resource details some tips that may help eligible patients adhere to the CRC screening recommended for them.

Patient Order Letter

Complete and send this letter template to eligible patients in your practice for whom you have ordered a Cologuard test to ensure they are clear on the screening process.

Cologuard Rescreening Letter

Complete and send this letter template to your patients who are due for rescreening and are eligible for a Cologuard test.

Cologuard Rescreening Order Letter

Patient received a negative Cologuard result 3+ years ago (overdue) and HCP has ordered another Cologuard test for the patient.

Cologuard Rescreening Advance Order Letter

Patient received a negative Cologuard result less than 3 years ago (due soon) and HCP has ordered another Cologuard test for the patient. It will ship when they are eligible to be screened.

Letter of Medical Necessity

Complete and send this letter template to your patient’s insurance company if you deem the Cologuard test to be medically necessary for your eligible patient.

Unreturned Kit Reminder Letter

A letter that you can customize and send to patients who have not completed screening with the Cologuard test. It reinforces the importance of CRC screening and ensures that patients are clear on next steps. 

Patient Cologuard Rescreen Letter Template From GI

A letter template that GIs can share with patients who are eligible for a rescreen.

Declined Colonoscopy Letter Template From GI

A letter template for GIs to share with HCPs when an eligible referred patient has declined a colonoscopy.

Unsuccessful Scheduling Attempt From GI

A letter template for GIs to share with HCPs when they have not been successful in scheduling an eligible patient’s testing procedure.

GI Alignment Letter Template

Gastroenterologists can use this letter to encourage primary care providers to help close the CRC screening gap by offering the Cologuard test to their average-risk patients as soon as they are eligible.