Viral hepatitis affects millions of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic liver disease. Most people don't know they're infected. On World Hepatitis Day, encourage your patients to get a screening. Medicare covers viral hepatitis screening and immunization services, including:

• Hepatitis B screening
• Hepatitis B shot & administration
• Hepatitis C screening
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening & high-intensity behavioral counseling to prevent STIs

Your patients pay nothing if you accept assignment. Review the CMS Checking Medicare Eligibility MLN Fact Sheet [PDF] to learn how to check eligibility for preventive services. If you need help, contact your eligibility service provider.

More Information:

• Medicare Preventive Services educational tool
• CDC Viral Hepatitis webpage
• Hepatitis Disparities [PDF] data snapshot
• Hepatitis B virus infection screenings, hepatitis B shots, hepatitis C screening tests, and STI screenings & counseling: Get information for your patients
• Noridian Medicare Portal (NMP) Inquiry Guide, Eligibility Benefits
• NMP Eligibility Education-on-Demand Tutorial on YouTube

Source: CMS MLN Connects dated July 28, 2022