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A member asked:
Does medicare cover colon cancer screening?
12 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: Medicare covers colonoscopy for patients over age 50 years; typical schedule of coverage is for one colonoscopy every 120 months or every 24 months for high-risk patients.
Answered 9/12/2015
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Yes: Colonoscopy screening is covered by medicare. Find a gastroenterology office or clinic and they can verify this for you.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Yes...: But there are stipulations - read : http://www.Medicare.Gov/navigation/manage-your-health/preventive-services/colon-cancer-screening.Aspx.
Answered 2/29/2012
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Yes: Yes it does, but only for patients 50 years or older, unless you have a family history or other risk factor.
Answered 3/14/2016
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