How to schedule a colonscopy.
At Gunnison Valley Health, we want to ensure you know what to expect when undertaking a colonoscopy with our General Surgery Clinic.
- A referral or doctors order is required for a colonoscopy.
- A consultation appointment with a surgeon is required prior to the procedure. This is to determine the most appropriate procedure for your condition.
- Consultation appointments may not be covered by insurance carriers.
- The colonoscopy procedure can be a covered benefit, based on your insurance plan and the reason for the procedure. For example, a screening colonoscopy is for those who do not have symptoms and a diagnostic colonoscopy is required for those with symptoms.
- Referrals for positive cologuard testing will require a follow-up diagnostic colonoscopy that may not be covered by insurance.
We do encourage you to contact your insurance carrier to determine if you will be charged a deductible or any out of pocket expenses.
Preparation Instructions
- If you a preparing for a colonoscopy with Dr. Salim, please click here for important information.
- If you a preparing for a colonoscopy with Dr. Timothy, please click here for important information.
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