BCBS TexasLow ImpactAdministrative
Encourage Human Papillomavirus Vaccination to Protect Against Cancers Later in Life
Published January 12, 2026Effective August 14, 2025
AI Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas issued guidance encouraging HPV vaccination for adolescents ages 9-13 with a two-dose series (doses 146+ days apart) and three-dose series for ages 15-26. The policy emphasizes meeting the quality measure for adolescent immunizations and provides talking points for providers to discuss with caregivers.
Action Required
Review HPV vaccination coding and documentation guidelines referenced in the policy. Ensure providers are aware of the two-dose schedule for ages 9-13 (doses at least 146 days apart) and three-dose schedule for ages 15-26 to support quality measure reporting for Immunizations for Adolescents.
Plan Types
All Plans
States
TX
Specialties
family-medicine, internal-medicine, pediatrics, ob-gyn