Updates to CRC Screening & Hepatitis B Vaccine Policies

Related CR Release Date: May 29, 2025 
MLN Matters Number: MM14031
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 
Related Change Request (CR) Number: CR 14031
Implementation Date: October 6, 2025 
Related CR Transmittal Number: R13248BP & R13248CP

CR 14031 tells you about:

  • Coverage changes for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening tests
  • Clarification of policy that applies to complete CRC screening
  • Expanded coverage and changes to billing policies for the hepatitis B vaccine

Make sure your billing staff knows about these changes.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)14031.

Last Updated Jun 18 , 2025