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  2. Does Medicare Cover Colonoscopy? Coverage and Costs - Healthline

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    Medicare Part B is the portion of Medicare that pays for medical services and preventive care. This is the part that covers outpatient care like a colonoscopy. A person pays a monthly fee for ...

  3. What is Covered by Preventative Healthcare Insurance?

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    Preventive health insurance is exactly what it sounds like: a plan that covers care received in order to prevent the onset of illness. Historically, most plans have covered preventive care at ...

  4. Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other ...

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    Colonoscopy. If you’re at high risk for colorectal cancer, Medicare covers screening colonoscopies once every 24 months. High-risk factors include a family history of the disease, colorectal ...

  5. Colonoscopies After 50: What You Need to Know - WebMD

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    What to expect. The procedure is completed using a long, flexible tool called a colonoscope. Your doctor sees inside your colon using a small camera and light at the end of the tool. During your ...

  6. Colonoscopy and Endoscopy at the Same Time: What to Expect

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    diarrhea. changes in your bowel activity. anal bleeding. unexpected weight loss. During a combined colonoscopy and endoscopy, doctors can identify many underlying conditions, including: internal ...

  7. Free Cancer Screening Guidelines: Health Reform - WebMD

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    If you are a longtime smoker, you may be able to get free testing under lung cancer screening guidelines adopted in 2015. The test is a once-a-year, low-dose CT scan. You could get this screening ...

  8. What Should I Know Before Going Into a Colonoscopy? - WebMD

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    To have a successful colonoscopy, you must have a clean colon. That means you need to restrict your diet at least 24 hours before the procedure. Solid foods usually are off-limits, but your doctor ...

  9. Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines - WebMD

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    The US Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society both recommend that people begin screening tests at age 45. Finding and removing colon polyps may help prevent colon cancer ...

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