Prevention Services and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task Force) works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations on effective ways to prevent disease and prolong life. The Task Force assigns each recommendation a letter grade (A, B, C, or D grade or I statement) based on the strength of the evidence and the benefits and harms of a preventive service. Additional information about USPTSF and the letter grades can be found on the USPSTF About Us webpage.
Health First Colorado reimburses for all USPSTF grade A and B preventive services, without cost sharing. The Prevention Services Toolkit lists procedure codes that may be used in the management of USPSTF A and B recommendations. These codes are for information purposes only. It is the provider’s responsibility to bill the correct procedure code. Reimbursement rates for the following procedure codes can be found on the HCPF Fee Schedule.
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Contact: Morgan Anderson, Primary Care Unit Supervisor, Morgan.Anderson@state.co.us