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Screening Tests:

Frequency Rules and Risk Categories Call the Shots in Colonoscopy Screenings

Published on Tue Aug 25, 2015

Watch out: Medicare has specific requirements other payers might not follow. Colon cancers is one of the most potent dangers in American society witnessed by the increasing number of colon screening being carried out today. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for colorectal cancer beginning at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years. Keep these [...]
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