decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Medicare_Carriers_Manual / 4180 / 4180
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Article Overview
This Medicare Carriers Manual article outlines colorectal cancer screening coverage guidance and the HCPCS code identifiers tied to that coverage. It is relevant for coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and clinicians who need to track Medicare screening policy changes and effective dates for these services. The article is a short policy reference focused on covered screening procedures and the timing of their inclusion.
Why This Topic Matters
Medicare screening coverage rules affect claim reporting, policy review, and benefit verification for colorectal cancer screening services. Understanding the referenced HCPCS identifiers and effective dates helps users recognize which screening categories the article addresses without relying on the full premium text.
Article Sections
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Effective for Services Furnished on or After January 1, 1998
This section introduces the initial set of HCPCS screening services associated with Medicare colorectal cancer screening coverage and the date they became effective.
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Effective for Services Furnished on or After July 1, 2001
This section identifies an additional HCPCS screening service added under Medicare guidance and its later effective date.
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Note
This brief note records a wording revision related to one of the listed code descriptions.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS screening service categories are referenced in the Medicare article
- How the article organizes colorectal cancer screening coverage by effective date
- What general type of policy update is noted for the listed screening guidance
- Which Medicare coverage topic the manual section addresses
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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