Colonoscopy billing can be very complex, hinging on distinctions between screening and diagnostic intent. A single ICD-10 code, CPT selection or missing modifier can shift a procedure from fully ...

First, it is important to understand what a screening colonoscopy is. It is a procedure on a patient who has no symptoms. It involves looking but not touching, because nothing has been found in the ...

Learn why colonoscopy screening starting at 45 can find and remove polyps early, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and ease fears with a quick, safe test.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that taking care of ourselves isn’t a weakness, but it’s a ...

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.