More Questions on Virtual Colonoscopy

Is the virtual colonoscopy accurate? (3 answers)
I've heard that virtual colonoscopies aren’t as accurate as the traditional ones. Is this true, and what are some of the benefits and drawbacks of the virtual colonoscopy?

Do I still have to cleanse before a virtual colonoscopy? (3 answers)
Does a VC still require a colon cleanse?

Can virtual colonoscopy diagnose colon cancer? (2 answers)
Can this procedure diagnose colon cancer, or does a traditional colonoscopy need to be performed to confirm the diagnosis of a worrisome polyp or other concern identified initially by virtual colonoscopy?

Do you know what the CPT code is for a virtual colonoscopy? (1 answer)
I don't know what this means.

Are virtual colonoscopy procedures covered under insurance? (1 answer)
My insurance covers traditional colonoscopies, but I'm not sure if VCs are covered. What are the main differences between the procedures?

Could a virtual colonoscopy check for anything other than cancer? (0 answers)
Could a VC evaluate the condition and overall health of the bowls or simply screen for colon cancer?

Do you have to take any thing before a Virtual Colonscopy? (0 answers)
Do you have to take anything before a virtual colonscopy?

Is it possible to do a virtual colonoscopy with MRI? (0 answers)
Wouldn't there be less radiation?

Is it okay to have the colon cleansed using several sessions of "hydrotherapy" before a Virtual Colonoscopy? (0 answers)
Rather than using the "traditional" prep kit to cleanse the colon, - I don't want to use those chemicals in my body if I can avoid it. Is hydrotherapy an alternative option?

Is a virtual colonoscopy during cancer treatment safe? (0 answers)
I am undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer; is it still okay to have a routine virtual colonoscopy?

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