Question

The local coverage determination attached discusses coverage for colorectal cancer screening. Based on the LCD, which of the following are true:

A patient with an average risk of colon cancer is covered for a screening colonoscopy every five years.
A patient with a high risk of colon cancer is covered for a screening colonoscopy every two years.
A high-risk patient is who meets one or more of these qualifications: patient who has a sibling or parent who had colorectal cancer, a personal history of adenomatous polyps, or a personal history of colon cancer
Medicare covers one screening Fecal Occult Blood test once a year for patients aged 50 years or older.

a. I, II, III, and IV are correct.
b. II and III are correct.
c. II, III and IV are correct.
d. I and IV are correct.

Answer 1

A patient with an average risk of colon cancer is covered for a screening colonoscopy every five years. A patient with a high risk of colon cancer is covered for a screening colonoscopy every two years. Medicare covers one screening Fecal Occult Blood test once a year for patients aged 50 years or older.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the local coverage determination (LCD) attached, the correct statements are:

1. A patient with an average risk of colon cancer is covered for a screening colonoscopy every five years. This means that individuals who do not have a high risk of colon cancer are eligible for a screening colonoscopy at this interval.
2. A high-risk patient is covered for a screening colonoscopy every two years. A high-risk patient is defined as someone who has a sibling or parent who had colorectal cancer, a personal history of adenomatous polyps, or a personal history of colon cancer.
3. Medicare covers one screening Fecal Occult Blood test once a year for patients aged 50 years or older. This test is recommended as a screening method for colorectal cancer for individuals above the age of 50.

Based on these statements, the correct option is d. I and IV are correct.