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What do special screening for rmalignant neoplasms -colon mean?
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What has the author Philip H Gordon written?
Philip H. Gordon has written: 'Neoplasms of the colon, rectum, and anus' -- subject(s): Anus, Anus neoplasms, Cancer, Colon (Anatomy), Colonic Neoplasms, Rectal Neoplasms, Rectum
What is a screening test used to determine the presence of colon polyps and colon cancer?
Colonoscopy is being used increasingly as a screening tool in both asymptomatic patients and patients at risk for colon cancer. It has been recommended as a screening test in all people 50 years or older.
What does a colon screening test involve?
A colon screening test is vital in diagnosing colon cancer, and therefore highly recommended regularly for older patients. I test involved a colonoscope entering one's colon so that cancerous or precancerous polyps and growths can be removed and biopsied.
What is the medical billing code for routine preventative colon cancer screening colonoscopy?
45378
What is the the icd-9-cm code for screening for malignant neoplasm of the colon?
ICD 9 CM Code V 76.51 - Malignant neoplasm (of) colon.
How colon cancer screening test works by measuring?
The colon test analyzes the lining of the colon and checks for any polyps. Those can be benine in most cases but must be removed to prevent those from turning into cancer.
How is colonoscopy now used as a screening tool?
Colonoscopy is being used increasingly as a screening tool in both asymptomatic patients and patients at risk for colon cancer. It has been recommended as a screening test in all people 50 years or older.
Do people with family history of colon cancer need to undergo colonoscopy every year?
Yes, having your colonoscopy screening yearly helps in prevention of colon cancer because you are able to detect any changes or malfunctions in your colon.
How do you use modifier 33 for Blue Cross Blue Shield?
colon screening becomes diagnostic during the procedure.
Age you get test for gastroenterology?
For colonoscopy, the recommended age for your first screening is 50 if you have no family history of colon cancer.
What is the screening protocol for people with colon cancer in the family?
people with two or more first-degree relatives with colorectal cancer or a first-degree relative with colon or rectal cancer before age 60 should have a screening colonoscopy beginning at age 40 or beginning 10 years prior
When do you use colon?
when you are about to say a list. you do mean : don't you?
