Wiki Medicare and STI Screening

[mosemanh]

It is my understanding that Medicare covers 1 STI screening per year. We are getting a kickback from our lab for Chlamydia/GC Amplification Dx code Z11.3 and I was wondering if there is another code that we should be using for these.

 

[sls314]

It is my understanding that Medicare covers 1 STI screening per year. We are getting a kickback from our lab for Chlamydia/GC Amplification Dx code Z11.3 and I was wondering if there is another code that we should be using for these.

The benefit is:

• 1 screening per year for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in women at increased risk but not pregnant

Here's a link to the MLN for all Medicare Preventive Services - you can view the information on STI screening here as well as any other Medicare preventive services:

MLN006559 – Medicare Preventive Services

Preventive Services Chart. Learn about codes; who is covered; frequency; and what the Medicare patient pays.

www.cms.gov