Gastrointestinal endoscopy - MBS item (32223)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

32223
Endoscopic examination of the colon to the caecum by colonoscopy, for a patient: (a) who has had a colonoscopy that revealed: (i) 1 to 4 adenomas, each of which was less than 10 mm in diameter, had no villous features and had no high grade dysplasia; or (ii) 1 or 2 sessile serrated lesions, each of which was less than 10 mm in diameter, and without dysplasia; or (b) with a moderate risk of colorectal cancer due to family history; or (c) with a history of colorectal cancer, who has had an initial post-operative colonoscopy that did not reveal any adenomas or colorectal cancer Applicable only once in any 5 year period (Anaes.)

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