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Screening Colonoscopy in Connecticut, with Specialists Who Do This Every Day.
Most adults 45 and older should be screened for colon cancer. Connecticut GI screens patients at locations across the state, and screening colonoscopy is typically performed under sedation and covered as preventive care.
Colonoscopy is the only screening that can prevent colon cancer
Stool-based tests like Cologuard and FIT look for signs of cancer that may already be present. A screening colonoscopy goes further. It finds precancerous polyps and removes them in the same procedure, before they have a chance to become cancer. That is why one normal screening covers most patients for ten years.
Are you due for a screening colonoscopy?
You are likely due if any of the following is true:
- You are 45 or older and have never had a colonoscopy.
- Your last colonoscopy was 10 years ago or more.
- Your physician recommended a follow-up sooner than 10 years and you have not scheduled it.
- Your Cologuard or FIT stool test came back positive. A colonoscopy is the recommended next step.
- You have a parent, sibling, or child who had colon cancer or advanced polyps. Many guidelines suggest starting 10 years before that family member’s diagnosis, or at age 40, whichever is earlier.
If you are not sure, request an appointment and our team will help you figure it out.
What to expect
Before the procedure
- You arrive ahead of your appointment.
- A nurse checks you in and starts an IV.
- You meet your gastroenterologist before the procedure.
During the procedure
- Screening colonoscopy is typically performed under sedation.
- Most patients have no memory of the procedure.
- The procedure itself typically takes 20 to 30 minutes.
After
- Recovery typically takes about an hour.
- You will need a responsible adult to drive you home.
- Most patients return to normal activity the following day.
Usually covered as preventive care.
Most commercial insurance plans cover screening colonoscopy as a preventive service with no copay, no coinsurance, and no deductible for eligible patients. Medicare Part B covers screening colonoscopy as preventive at the eligible interval when billed correctly. Connecticut GI is in-network with most major commercial plans and Medicare, and we have locations across Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be awake during the procedure?
Screening colonoscopy is typically performed under sedation. Most patients sleep through the procedure and have no memory of it. You will wake up in our recovery area, and a nurse will go over what happens next.
Do I need a driver?
Yes. Because of the sedation, you will need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you. Rideshare on its own (Uber, Lyft) generally is not enough. You need someone who can be accountable for you after the procedure.
How long does the prep take, and is it as bad as I have heard?
Most patients begin clear-liquid restrictions the day before the procedure and take the prep itself over the evening before. The prep is a much smaller volume than it used to be, and your physician will choose the option that fits your history. Tips that help: drink the prep cold through a straw, walk if you cramp, and keep flushable wipes within reach. The procedure itself takes 20 to 30 minutes the next day. The prep is the worst part. Once it is done, you are done for ten years in most cases.
Will my insurance cover this?
Coverage varies by plan. For most insured patients, screening colonoscopy is covered as preventive care with no copay, coinsurance, or deductible. Medicare also covers screening colonoscopy as preventive when billed correctly. To check your specific plan, call your insurance using the number on the back of your card or contact our office.
Ready when you are.
If you are 45 or older and due for a colonoscopy, request an appointment today.
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