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Article Overview

This article addresses a billing and documentation question involving an NPP visit before a screening colonoscopy when a separate condition is noted in the patient record. It explains the Medicare policy context, the distinction between screening and diagnostic intent, and the documentation concepts that determine whether the visit remains tied to screening. The content is useful for coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinical documentation reviewers working with Medicare preventive services and E/M reporting.