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LCD L34005: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy — CGS

Policy ID: LCD-L34005Specialty: GastroenterologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: January 22, 2026lcd
Routine

What changed

New LCD may affect colonoscopy billing practices.

Who’s affected: Gastroenterology billing teams · Effective: January 22, 2026

Affected codes

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This change affects 52 billing codes.

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