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Viral Hepatitis: Talk to Your Patients about Screening
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
Last Updated Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:47:27 +0000