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Removal of ICD-9-CM Code V76.51, Special Screening for Malignant Neoplasms of Colon, From the List of Codes Never Covered by Medicare

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Narramore, Leslie	Organization: American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Date: 01/04/2006 Comment: The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) support the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal to remove ICD-9-CM code V76.51, special screening for malignant neoplasms of the colon, from the non-covered diagnoses list. Adding ICD-9-CM code V76.51 to the list of covered diagnosis codes will correct a long-standing inconsistency between the Medicare colorectal screening statute and CMS coverage policy and will encourage correct coding. Sincerely, Jack A. DiPalma, MD President, ACG David A. Peura, MD President, AGA Robert H. Hawes, MD President, ASGE Less The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) support the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal to remove ICD-9-CM code V76.51, special screening for malignant neoplasms of the colon, from the non-covered diagnoses list. Adding ICD-9-CM code V76.51 to the list of covered diagnosis codes will correct a long-standing inconsistency between the More
Detwiler, Devin	Title: Practice Manager Organization: Northwest Family Medicine Date: 12/22/2005 Comment: I agree with taking this code off the list of codes not covered by Medicare. Especially since this code is now being used for the new occult blood in the stool test.

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