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Check out These 7 Steps to Coding Colonoscopies After Positive Fecal Results

Published on Tue Jul 14, 2026

Here’s how to use Medicare modifier PT. Colorectal cancer screening has changed significantly over the past several years. More patients are beginning their screening journeys with noninvasive tests such as the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or stool DNA testing (Cologuard®), meaning you’re likely seeing more claims for follow-up colonoscopies after a positive screening result. At first glance, these cases may [...]
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