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Colorectal Cancer Screening - Colonoscopy
1. When code G0121 (colorectal cancer screening) is billed for a low risk diagnosis and there are no signs or symptoms, what diagnosis should be used? (Last Reviewed: July 16, 2008)
1. When code G0121 (colorectal cancer screening) is billed for a low risk diagnosis and there are no signs or symptoms, what diagnosis should be used? (Last Reviewed: July 16, 2008)
You may use any low risk diagnosis that is applicable to the patient. The Medical Director's office cannot designate a specific diagnosis to use with code G0121 because the choices available are too varied. Please refer to Pub. 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, §280.2 for information regarding coverage and billing requirements for colorectal cancer screening tests.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening - Colonoscopy