CSHCN 2008 > Physician > Benefits and Limitations

24.3.7 Colorectal Cancer Screening

Procedure codes 2/F-G0104, 2/F-G0105, 4/I/T-G0106, 4/I/T-G0120, 2-G0121, and 4/I/T-G0122 are benefits of the CSHCN Services Program.

Refer to: Chapter 19, "Laboratory Services." on page 19-1 for additional information about laboratory cancer screening or pathology procedures.

Screening colonoscopy is recommended once every 24 months for individuals at high risk for colorectal cancer. High-risk individuals include clients with one or more of the following factors:

•A close relative (sibling, parent, or child) who has had colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyposis.

•Family history of familial adenomatous polyposis.

•Family history of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.

•Personal history of colorectal cancer.

•Personal history of colonic polyps.

•Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's Disease, and ulcerative colitis.

Colorectal cancer screening is a benefit of the CSHCN Services Program for the following diagnosis codes: