interesting reading... the screening with polyp removal has a "2"notation that leads to a clause at the bottom of the page stating that it varies according to age and gender so it will be coded one way but billed another, i am glad you both are covered because a LOT of people go for a screening and wind up getting billed for a removal they were not expecting
thank you for taking the time to find the link, i appreciate it
During my prep with the doctor at scripps la jolla, he told be what he would do if he found a polyp and what my options were. Then I signed a form authorizing everything including a biopsy.
Unless it’s an emergency and your unconscious and no relative around, they have to get your signature on an authorization form.
I know about people not knowing if polyp removal is covered, and then getting hit with the bill. Financially, we were prepared if it wasn’t covered.
My best friend was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, and my husband had prostate cancer 2 years ago. We were pretty motivated to have our screenings. The doctor found polyps for my husband and me. My husband has to have another colonoscopy in 2 years because of something the patholgist found. It would have been worth it even if we had to pay for the polyp removal. Getting colon cancer is much more expensive!