AGA Family of Websites: Gastro.org
Search

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is here

Screening starts at age 45! Make sure you and your patients are properly reimbursed for CRC screening procedures.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer screening saves lives – that’s why this CRC Month, we’re reminding everyone that screening should be a part of routine health maintenance, starting at age 45 for individuals at average risk.

We stand strong in encouraging screening starting at this age.

Today, CRC is the third most common cancer in men and women, and sadly, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. But CRC is treatable – especially when caught early. In fact, nearly one-third of CRC deaths can be avoided.

It’s important now, more than ever, to work together to get patients screened at the right time – early detection means easier treatments and higher survival rates.

Help your patients navigate the CRC screening process with our resources about CRC procedures and reimbursement.

This free resource will ensure you and your patients are reimbursed for eligible CRC screening procedures. It also includes guidance on how to code the most common screening tests, including colonoscopies and stool-based tests.

This guide will help your patients understand what to expect when paying and what to do if they receive an unexpected bill after a CRC screening.

Join the conversation

Show your commitment to raising awareness about CRC screening starting at age 45 by sharing on social media.

AGA clinical guidance

Find the latest evidence-based recommendations for treating your patients.

X