Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 50 - PUBLIC HEALTH-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Part XV - Services for Special Populations
Subpart 5 - Early and Periodic Screenings, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Chapter 65 - General Provisions
Section XV-6501 - Screening Services

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XV-6501

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. All providers of early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment (EPSDT) preventive screening services shall be required to submit information to the Medicaid Program regarding recipient immunizations, referrals, and health status.

B. Screening services rendered to Medicaid-eligible children under 21 years of age and reimbursable under the EPSDT Program shall include:

1. health education (including anticipatory guidance) as a minimum component in addition to a comprehensive health and development history (including assessment of both physical and mental health development);

2. a comprehensive unclothed physical exam;

3. appropriate immunizations according to age and health history; and

4. laboratory tests (including blood lead level assessment appropriate for age and risk factors).

C. Vision and hearing services shall be performed according to distinct periodicity schedules which meet reasonable standards of medical practice, as determined after consultation with recognized medical organizations involved in child health care.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

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