A screening colonoscopy is recommended for everyone over 45 years old even
if you do not have any symptoms. Undergoing a screening colonoscopy can
prevent colon cancer by detecting and removing precancerous polyps before
they turn to cancer.
How to schedule a colonoscopy.
At Gunnison Valley Health, we want to ensure you know what to expect when
undertaking a colonoscopy with our General Surgery Clinic.
A consultation appointment with a surgeon may be 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.
