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Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 52
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2003
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid requires mandatory lead screening for all children at 9-12 months and again at 2 years of age, with annual risk assessments from 6 months to 6 years. Blood lead tests ≥10 ug/dL require follow-up venous sampling.
Action Required
Immediately: Pediatric providers must ensure lead screening is performed for all Medicaid children at 9-12 months and 2 years of age. Billing team should verify lead screening codes are being captured during EPSDT visits. Use provided Lead Risk Assessment Questionnaire starting at 6 months of age annually through age 6. Follow up any capillary blood test ≥10 ug/dL with venous blood sampling.