H.R.4879 - Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test for purposes of coverage under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test for purposes of coverage under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007 as introduced.

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  • Anonymous 01/17/2008 5:34am

    YES. HAD COLONOSCOPY NOV. 2007 BECAUSE AFTER 3 ANNAL SURGERIES (82 yr age) MY DOCTOR ORDERED A VIRTUAL SCREENING. NOW I HAVE TO SUBMIT A CLAIM TO MEDICARE. HOPE IT WORKS. Paul A. Kendall

  • Anonymous 03/01/2008 9:47am

    Think of all the radiation exposure your going to get with all the ct colonographies your going to get. Also, you will still need the regular colonoscopy to get any polyps out whether they are really there or not (false positive findings).

  • Anonymous 03/01/2008 9:49am

    Seems to me, just get the colonscopy and be done with it!!!

  • Anonymous 03/01/2008 9:50am

    Seems to me, just get the regular colonscopy and be done with it!!!

  • Anonymous 03/06/2008 3:08pm

    New information reveals that non-polypoid adenomas are most likely to become cancerous. These are flat and very unlikely to be seen on CT colonography. Another reason it is a waste of money and time and radiation exposure.


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