UHC – Preventive Care Services Update 9/1/2020
September 9, 2020Applicable Codes Preventive Care Services
Revised coverage guidelines for Hepatitis C Virus Infection Screening:
- Updated service description:
- Removed June 2013 USPSTF “B” rating
- Added March 2020 USPSTF “B” rating to indicate the USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adults aged 18 to 79 years o Removed list of applicable diagnosis codes
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Updated preventive benefit instructions:
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Removed reference links to the Hepatitis C Virus Infection Diagnosis Code list
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Added language to indicate hepatitis C virus infection screening does not have diagnosis code requirements for the preventive benefit to apply
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Preventive Vaccines (Immunizations)
Added CPT code 90697 for diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, acellular pertussis, inactivated poliovirus vaccine, haemophilus influenza type B PRP-OMP conjugate, and hepatitis B (DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB)
- Trade name: Vaxelis
- Age group: Pediatric
- Benefit limit: Ages 0-4 years (ends on 5th birthday
Supporting Information Archived previous policy version CDG.016.32.