Preventative Services
What’s considered preventative by Start?
Preventative Service for Adults & Children
Preventative Services for Children
- Alcohol and drug use assessment for adolescents.
- Autism screening for children at 18 and 24 months.
- Behavioral assessment for children ages: 0-11 months, 1 to 4, years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
- Blood pressure screening for children ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years , 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
- Cervical dysplasia screening for sexually active females
- Depression screening for adolescents.
- Developmental screening for children under age 3.
- Dyslipidemia screening for children at higher risk of lipid disorders ages: 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
- Fluoride chemoprevention supplements for children without fluoride in their water source.
- Gonorrhea preventive medication for the eyes of all newborns.
- Hearing screening for all newborns.
- Height, weight and body mass index (BMI) measurements for children ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
- Hematocrit or hemoglobin screening for all children.
- Hemoglobinopathies or sickle cell screening for newborns.
- Hepatitis B screening for adolescents at high risk, including adolescents from countries with 2% or more Hepatitis B prevalence, and U.S.-born adolescents not vaccinated as infants and with at least one parent born in a region with 8% or more Hepatitis B prevalence: 11 – 17 years.
- HIV screening for adolescents at higher risk.
- Hypothyroidism screening for newborns.
- Lead screening for children at risk of exposure.
- Medical history for all children throughout development ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years , 5 to 10 years , 11 to 14 years , 15 to 17 years.
- Obesity screening and counseling.
- Oral health risk assessment for young children ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years.
- Phenylketonuria (PKU) screening for newborns.
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention counseling and screening for adolescents at higher risk.
- Tuberculin testing for children at higher risk of tuberculosis ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
- Vision screening – Basic eye exam with refraction once per year (Calendar or Plan year) – *Glasses/frames coverage is not preventative. If the member is age 18 or under we will apply up to $150 towards the deductible/MOOP for basic hardware only. Refer to the member’s Outline of Coverage*
Preventative Services for Adults
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm one-time screening for men of specified ages who have ever smoked.
- Alcohol misuse screening and counseling.
- Aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease for men and women of certain ages.
- Blood pressure screening.
- Cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at higher risk.
- Colorectal cancer screening for adults ages 45 to 75.
- Depression screening
- Diabetes (Type 2) screening for adults with high blood pressure.
- Diet counseling for adults at higher risk for chronic disease.
- Hepatitis B screening for people at high risk, including people from countries with 2% or more Hepatitis B prevalence, and U.S.-born people not vaccinated as infants and with at least one parent born in a region with 8% or more Hepatitis B prevalence.
- Hepatitis C screening for adults at increased risk, and one time for all adults aged 18-79 years.
- HIV screening for everyone ages 15 to 65, and other ages at increased risk.
- Lung cancer screening for adults 50 – 80 at high risk for lung cancer because they’re heavy smokers or have quit in the past 15 years.
- Obesity screening and counseling.
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention counseling for adults at higher risk.
- Syphilis screening for persons at higher risk.
- Tobacco Use screening for all adults and cessation interventions for tobacco users.
- Vasectomy/Vasectomies for men (Effective 1/1/21 – 11/14/2021 only) benefit includes 1 follow up and 1 sperm count appointment. **On and After 11/15/2021 all Vasectomies for men, including follow up care will be subject to the member’s deductible.**
Immunization vaccines for children from birth to age 18 — doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Haemophilus influenza type b
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (PVU)
- Inactivated Poliovirus
- Influenza (flu shot)
- Measles
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal
- Rotavirus
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Immunization vaccines for adults — doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza (flu shot)
- Measles
- Meningococcal
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Pneumococcal
- Rubella
- Tetanus
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Preventative Services – Pregnant Woman & Other Woman
Other Covered Preventative Services for Woman
- Breast cancer genetic test counseling (BRCA) for women at higher risk. Prior Authorization is required for this to be considered preventative.
- Breast cancer mammography screenings every 1 to 2 years for women over 40 (Including 3D Mammograms)
- Breast cancer chemoprevention counseling for women at higher risk.
- Cervical cancer screening for sexually active women.
- Chlamydia infection screening for younger women and other women at higher risk.
- Domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling for all women.
- Gonorrhea screening for all women at higher risk.
- HIV screening and counseling for sexually active women.
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test every 3 years for women with normal cytology results who are 30 or older.
- Osteoporosis screening for women over age 65 (DEXA Scan/Bone Density Scan is only considered preventative over the age of 65).
- Rh incompatibility screening follow-up testing for women at higher risk.
- Sexually transmitted infections counseling for sexually active women.
- Syphilis screening for women at increased risk.
- Tobacco use screening and interventions.
- Well-woman visits to get recommended services for women under 65.
Services for women who are/may become Pregnant
- Anemia screening on a routine basis.
- Breastfeeding (Lactation) comprehensive support and counseling from trained providers, and access to breastfeeding supplies, for pregnant and nursing women. 2 Lactation support and counseling visits by a trained provider per pregnancy to ensure the successful initiation and duration of breast feeding.
- Contraception (birth control, IUD’s, etc.): Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling, as prescribed by a health care provider for women with reproductive capacity (not including abortifacient drugs). This does not apply to health plans sponsored by certain exempt “religious employers.”
- For IUD type contraceptives: insertion and removal is covered at 100% but if any complications happen, those may be subj to DED.
- Folic acid supplements for women who may become pregnant.
- Gestational diabetes screening for women 24 to 28 weeks pregnant and those at high risk of developing gestational diabetes.
- Gonorrhea screening for all women at higher risk.
- Hepatitis B screening for pregnant women at their first prenatal visit.
- Rh Incompatibility screening for all pregnant women and follow-up testing for women at higher risk
- Syphilis screening.
- Expanded tobacco intervention and counseling for pregnant tobacco users.
- Urinary tract or other infection screening.
Potential Preventative Lab work (subject to the deductible/copay depending on how it’s billed)
Warning IMPORTANT: All lab work mentioned below may be subject to the deductible/copay depending on how its billed
Laboratory Tests (18 and older) – These may be subject to the deductible/copay depending on how its billed
- > Prostate Cancer Screening (PSA)
- > Diabetes Screening
- > Cholesterol Screening
- > Gonorrhea Screening
- > Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing (once every 3 years for women ages 30 to 65)
- > Chlamydia Screening
- > Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening
- > Syphilis Screening
- > Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
- > Lead Screening
- > BRCA 1 & 2 Testing (Requires Prior Authorization, covered once per lifetime for high-risk individuals who meet criteria)
- > Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Screening (covered for high-risk individuals who meet criteria)
- > Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Screening (once per lifetime for individuals over age 50)
Laboratory Tests (younger than 18) – These may be subject to the deductible/copay depending on how its billed
- > Newborn Metabolic Screening (younger than age 1)
- > Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening
- > PKU Screening (younger than age 1)
- > Thyroid (younger than age 1)
- > Sickle Cell Disease Screening (younger than age 1)
- > Lead Screenings
- > Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
Laboratory Tests Pregnant Women – These may be subject to the deductible/copay depending on how its billed
These are specific to pregnant women. To determine which additional non-obstetrical services may be considered preventive, please refer to the Adult or Pediatric Preventive Services lists.
- > Iron Deficiency Anemia Screening
- > Diabetes Screening
- > Urine Study to Detect Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (first prenatal visit or at 12 to 16 weeks gestation)
- > Rubella Screening
- > Rh(D) Incompatibility Screening
- > Hepatitis B Infection Screening (at first prenatal visit)
- > Gonorrhea Screening
- > Chlamydia Screening
- > Syphilis Screening
Pharmaceutical Preventative Services
We are only reimbursing generic medications at this time. Call our team with any questions.
Influenza (Flu) Shot
Member’s can get a flu shot at a pharmacy or doctor’s office.
1. Pharmacy
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a. Members should be able to get their flu shot at any pharmacy.
- i. Members should not be charged an administration fee of $20 at the pharmacy. If they are, refer to John Anderson for assistance.
2. Doctor’s office
a. Flu shot will be covered at 100%
Travel Vaccines
| Preventive Recommendation | CPT or HCPCS | ICD-10 Diagnosis | Final Coverage Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholera | 90625 – Cholera vaccine, live, adult dosage, 1 dose schedule, for oral use | A00.9 – Cholera, unspecified | Excluded |
| Dengue | 90584 – Dengue vaccine, quadrivalent, live, 2 dose schedule, for subcutaneous use; 90587 – Dengue vaccine, quadrivalent, live, 3 dose schedule, for subcutaneous use | A90 – Dengue Fever (classical dengue); A91 – Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever | Excluded |
| Hepatitis A | 90632 – Hepatitis A vaccine (HepA), adult dosage, for intramuscular use | B15.9 – Hepatitis A without hepatic coma | Covered as preventive vaccine |
| Hepatitis B | 90746 – Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB), adult dosage, 3 dose schedule, for intramuscular use | B16.9 – Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma | Cover as preventive vaccine |
| Inactivated Polio | 90713 – Poliovirus vaccine, inactivated (IPV), for subcutaneous or intramuscular use | A80.9 – Acute poliomyelitis, unspecified | Covered as preventive vaccine |
| Japanese B encephalitis | 90738 – Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated, for intramuscular use | A83.0 – Japanese encephalitis | Excluded |
| Lyme vaccine | No active CPT code found for Lyme vaccine | A69.20 – Lyme disease, unspecified | Excluded |
| Measles | 90707 – Measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine (MMR), live, for subcutaneous use | B05.9 – Measles without complication | Covered as preventive vaccine |
| Meningococcal vaccines | 90620 – Meningococcal recombinant protein and outer membraine vesicle vaccine, serogroup B (MenB-4C), 2 dose schedule, for intramuscular use; 90621 – Meningococcal recombinant lipoprotein vaccine, serogroup B (MenB-FHbp), 2 or 3 dose schedule, for intramuscular use; 90733 – Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine, serogroups A, C, Y, W-135, quadrivalent (MPSV4), for subcutaneous use | A39.9 – Meningococcal disease NOS | Requires a Preauthorization |
| Oral polio | No active CPT code found for oral polio vaccine (not offered in the US) | A80.9 – Acute poliomyelitis, unspecified | Excluded |
| Rabies (human diploid-cell vaccine) | 90675 – Rabies vaccine, for intramuscular use; 90676 – Rabies vaccine, for intradermal use | A82.9 – Rabies, unspecified | Requires a Preauthorization |
| Tick-borne encephalitis virus vaccine (Ticovac) | 90626 – Tick-borne encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivate; 0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use; 90627 – Tick-borne encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated; 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use | A84.9 – Tick-borne viral encephalitis, unspecified | Excluded |
| Typhoid, attenuated live bacteria | 90690 – Typhoid vaccine, live, oral | A01.00 – Typhoid fever, unspecified | Excluded |
| Typhoid, inactivated bacteria | 90691 – Typhoid vaccine, Vi capsular polysaccharide (ViCPs), for intramuscular use | A01.00 – Typhoid fever, unspecified | Excluded |
| Yellow fever | 90717 – Yellow fever vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use | A95.9 – Yellow fever, unspecified | Requires a Preauthorization |
| Zaire ebolavirus vaccine, live (Ervebo) | 90758 – Zaire ebolavirus, live, for intramuscular use | A98.4 – Ebola virus disease | Excluded |
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