G0120 – Colorectal cancer screening; alternative to g0105, screening colonoscopy, barium enema.

Long description

Colorectal cancer screening; alternative to g0105, screening colonoscopy, barium enema.

Short description

Colon ca scrn; barium enema

Pricing indicator

11 Priced using national RVUs (Physician Fee Schedule)

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

I1D Standard imaging - contrast gastrointestinal

Added

January 1, 1998

Last change

January 1, 2025 – No change

Termination date

December 31, 2024

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