INDIANAPOLIS — When Alnisa Armstrong went for a routine baseline colonoscopy at age 50, she wasn't worried. As a mom, grandma and fitness enthusiast, she felt she was doing everything to stay healthy.

Colonoscopy may be inconvenient and require planning, but the consequence and therapy for cancer is far more burdensome.

Colonoscopy billing can be very complex, hinging on distinctions between screening and diagnostic intent. A single ICD-10 code, CPT selection or missing modifier can shift a procedure from fully ...

Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

Colonoscopies are a regular part of routine care for people with Crohn’s disease. Use these tips to make colonoscopy prep ...

If you just cant stand the thought or the hassle of a colonoscopy, there are other ways to check how your colon is doing. Which you need to know, since colorectal cancer is the third largest cancer ...

While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting screened for colorectal cancers. By Gina Kolata The Food and Drug Administration on Monday ...

Patient navigation was more effective than usual care in increasing follow-up colonoscopy rates after an abnormal stool test result, a new randomized controlled trial revealed. The intervention led to ...

Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked for the Cologuard test, and his doctor hadn't mentioned anything about ...