Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the coverage ...

Medicare covers colonoscopy screenings at no charge when performed at a facility that accepts Medicare. Coverage frequency for these screenings is determined by your colorectal cancer risk level. Some ...

ColonaryConcepts, a device company, began a phase IIb trial of its colonoscopy preparation kit, EC Prep. 1. The phase IIb trial will assess the efficacy and safety of bowel prep, compared to a widely ...

With summer vacations coming up, one reader this week asked about travel insurance, while others had questions about coverage of preventive services, including costs related to colonoscopies. We know ...

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

Recently, Minnesotans have been receiving unsolicited, unrequested at-home colon cancer screening kits from health insurers, without a doctor's input. If you received one in the mail, you might ...

Your health insurance will typically cover a colonoscopy in full, provided it’s a screening and you meet certain eligibility requirements. While diagnostic colonoscopies may also be covered, you will ...

Our team recommends starting regular colorectal cancer screenings at age 45. Colorectal cancer screenings, such as a colonoscopy or at-home FIT testing, help detect colon and rectal cancer early.

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...