A single ICD-10 code, a missing modifier or a misclassified procedure intent can shift a colonoscopy from a fully covered preventive service to a medically necessary diagnostic one, which could change ...

Here are some guidelines for the screening colonoscopy. Verify patient benefits and secure preauthorization. This usually requires two different phone calls to the payor. Ask what benefits the patient ...

The new guidelines are another method of keeping a high-quality standard for colorectal cancer screening. The latest recommendations on quality indicators for colonoscopy were released on August 22, ...