A considerable proportion of bowel preparation claims for screening colonoscopy involve patient cost-sharing, according to a research letter published online June 20 in Gastroenterology.

Many people can have polyps and, like Andy, have no symptoms. A polyp can take as many as 10 to 15 years to develop into ...

Out-of-pocket expenses for bowel preparation may limit access to colonoscopy, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.“To have a test ...

I had a symptom of colon cancer and family history, so I got a colonoscopy. It was expensive, and insurance was a nightmare, ...

Bowel preparation is a critical prerequisite for the success of colonoscopy procedures, as it ensures adequate visualisation of the colonic mucosa and maximises the detection of lesions.

I also had a family history of colon cancer, which pushed me to get a colonoscopy at 33. My out-of-pocket colonoscopy cost is over $1,000 so far, but I'm still glad I did it.

WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A considerable proportion of bowel preparation claims for screening colonoscopy involve patient cost-sharing, according to a research letter published ...

Fasting and bowel preparation before colonoscopy can lead to intravascular volume depletion, but rigorous assessment of its clinical implications is limited. Recent prospective cohort study was ...

Considerable Proportion of Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Claims Involve Cost-Sharing 53, 83, and 27 percent of commercial claims, Medicare Part D claims, and Medicaid claims had out-of-pocket costs ...