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Screening Adolescents for Depression
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Apr 10, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet Division reminds providers of the importance of universal annual depression screening for adolescents age 12 and older, referencing the Bright Futures/AAP Periodicity Schedule. The policy provides guidance on available screening tools like the PHQ-9: Modified for Teens but does not endorse specific tools.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. This is an informational reminder about existing clinical guidelines for adolescent depression screening. Providers should ensure they are following established screening protocols during routine adolescent visits.