flexible sigmoidoscopy

It depends on the practice. I've been to three GIs in my area and all of them scoped in their offices. Maybe more or less popular in certain regions though.

Thanks for reply. live in GA so hopefully someone can let me know from somewhere in GA. thanks again!

Some GIs will not do scopes with sedation in the office setting, so if you are wanting sedation, that may be your road block. If that is not an issue for you, you can let your doctor know that your copay is much higher for the hospital setting, he probably can arrange for something else, or refer you to someone who does clinic scopes.

We have to keep in mind that doctors are busy doing their work, and seldom concern themselves with all the insurance issues. If you don't tell them there is an issue, they don't know about it.

Jan

not b/c I want to be sedated. called surgeons office that did it for me yrs. ago. if person answering phone knows what she is talking about. said does it in hospital now.GI use to go to is retired. GI just saw either does at hospital/endocopy center. 2006 colon surgeon did it in her building/not sedated/lots....less cost. thanks for posting.

My previous CRS was considering ending the in-office scopes due to the expense/maintenance of the scopes. Apparently, cheaper - for him - to do it in the surgery center setting.

THANKS

what is CRS

Sorry - CRS = colo-rectal surgeon.