TRICARE Policy Update - Routine Screening
Colonoscopy
Recently, TRICARE changed their policy for routine colonoscopy screenings.
Unlike a diagnostic colonoscopy, a routine colonoscopy performed for colorectal cancer screening in the absence of cancer or other presenting signs is a limited benefit under TRICARE. For services received on or after March 15, 2006, the TRICARE Policy Manual (found online at www.tricare.osd.mil) now defines coverage as follows:
Recently, TRICARE changed their policy for routine colonoscopy screenings.
Unlike a diagnostic colonoscopy, a routine colonoscopy performed for colorectal cancer screening in the absence of cancer or other presenting signs is a limited benefit under TRICARE. For services received on or after March 15, 2006, the TRICARE Policy Manual (found online at www.tricare.osd.mil) now defines coverage as follows: