My DH, 60 yrs old, signed up for a colonoscopy. Since it's a preventative there's no cost to us, or so we thought. I started reading articles where people had the preventative colonoscopy. They found benign polyps and were charged for diagnostic colonoscopy, big difference!
I prefer Cologuard and feel if there's an issue, I'll proceed with a diagnostic colonoscopy. And I'll get a Cologuard every 3 years as suggested. DH thought he'd go the surgical route as they are so common and are covered by ACA rules.
I called the hospital medical coding department and asked to explain what happens if there's a benign polyp or two. Always thought they just snip them and you're done. I realize they have to biopsy them, but how much can that cost? Uhhh, thousands! Dh cancelled his colonoscopy and requested Cologuard. The nurse said, no problem, many people were going that route.
I prefer Cologuard and feel if there's an issue, I'll proceed with a diagnostic colonoscopy. And I'll get a Cologuard every 3 years as suggested. DH thought he'd go the surgical route as they are so common and are covered by ACA rules.
I called the hospital medical coding department and asked to explain what happens if there's a benign polyp or two. Always thought they just snip them and you're done. I realize they have to biopsy them, but how much can that cost? Uhhh, thousands! Dh cancelled his colonoscopy and requested Cologuard. The nurse said, no problem, many people were going that route.