CMS may revise payment rules for some screening colonoscopies

Article Overview

This article covers a CMS discussion about payment policy for pre-procedure evaluation and management visits tied to screening colonoscopy, including input from gastroenterology professionals and coding experts. It explains why the issue matters for Medicare reimbursement, how current policy is being interpreted, and what kinds of circumstances CMS is considering. The piece is relevant to gastroenterology coders, practice managers, physicians, and others following Medicare coverage and payment policy.