Hepatitis C virus infection screenings
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for Hepatitis C virus infection screenings for certain at-risk individuals as part of its preventive care services. These screenings help detect potential liver infections early, allowing for timely medical intervention and treatment.
- Screening is typically covered once per year for individuals at high risk
- No cost-sharing required for eligible beneficiaries when screening is performed by an in-network provider
- Screening includes a blood test to detect Hepatitis C virus
- Recommended for adults born between 1945-1965 and individuals with specific risk factors
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Adults born between 1945-1965
- Individuals with known risk factors for Hepatitis C
- Patients with a history of injection drug use
- Those who have received blood transfusions before 1992
- No additional out-of-pocket costs for eligible beneficiaries
- Screening is covered under Medicare Part B preventive services
- Screening must be ordered by a primary care physician or qualified healthcare provider
- Coverage limited to individuals meeting specific risk criteria
- Annual frequency limit may apply
- Consult with your primary care physician about Hepatitis C screening
- Discuss your personal risk factors with a healthcare provider
- Schedule a screening if you meet eligibility criteria
- Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE for specific coverage details
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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- MedicareHepatitis C screeningpreventive careliver healthmedical screening
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