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H.R. 1926

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Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007
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Committee
Latest Action · April 19, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
April 18, 2007
Cosponsors (86)
58D 28R
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Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007- Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of and reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening tests covered under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA). Amends SSA title XVIII to: (1) increase Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic tests; and (2) cover an outpatient office visit or consultation for the purpose of beneficiary education before a colorectal cancer screening test consisting of a colonoscopy, or in conjunction with the beneficiary's decision to obtain such a screening, regardless of whether the screening is medically indicated with respect to the beneficiary.

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