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Does Medicare cover colonoscopies?

April 26, 2017colonoscopies cover medicare

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Does Medicare cover colonoscopies?

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(04/01/04) Yes, once every 24 months if you are at high risk for colorectal cancer. If you are not at high rish for colorectal cancer, it is covered once every 10 years, but not within 48 months of a screening flexible sigmoidoscopy.

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(02/15/11) Yes, once every 24 months if you are at high risk for colorectal cancer. If you are not at high risk for colorectal cancer, it is covered once every 10 years, but not within 48 months of a screening flexible sigmoidoscopy.