Traditional MedicareCoverageMedium impact
Screening for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Adults
Medicare/CMS - NCD·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·National Coverage Determination
Effective date
Apr 7, 2026
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
This is a National Coverage Determination for Hepatitis C Virus screening in adults under Medicare. However, the policy content provided only contains metadata and header information without the actual coverage criteria, billing codes, or specific requirements.
Action Required
By April 7, 2026: Billing team must obtain the complete NCD 210.13 policy text from CMS to understand specific coverage criteria and billing requirements for Hepatitis C screening. Review the full policy at the provided CMS URL to identify affected CPT codes and update billing procedures accordingly.