National Coverage Analysis (NCA) Tracking Sheet for Screening for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection (CAG-00447N)

(Source – CMS.gov)

MS has accepted a formal complete request to initiate a NCA for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection. This screening pathway is recommended with a grade B by the USPSTF for persons at high risk for infection.

Effective January 1, 2009, CMS is allowed to add coverage of “additional preventive services” if certain statutory requirements are met, as provided under section 101(a) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) (Pub. L. 110-275). Among other things, this new benefit allows CMS under 42 CFR 410.64 to cover “additional preventive services”, if it determines through the NCD process that the service is recommended with a grade A (strongly recommends) or grade B (recommends) rating by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and meets certain other requirements. Read more…

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