Hepatitis C Virus Infection Screening

https://www.uhcprovider.com/content/dam/provider/docs/public/policies/comm-medical-drug/preventive-care-services.pdf

Service:

USPSTF: United States Preventative Services Task Force

The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adults aged 18-79 years.

Bright Futures:

Bright Futures recommends screening all individuals ages 18 to 79 years at least once for hepatitis C virus infection (HCV)

Procedure Code(s):

Hepatitis C Virus Infection Screening:

86803, 86404, G0472

Blood Draw:

36415, 36416

Diagnosis Code(s):

Does not have a diagnosis code requirements for the preventative benefit to apply.

Preventive Benefit Instructions:

Hepatitis C Virus Infection Screening:

Does not have diagnosis code requirements for the preventative benefit to apply

Blood Draw:

Requires one of the Hepatitis C Virus Infection Screening procedure codes listed above.