CDC Alert for In-Office Lead Screening for EPSDT Members

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December 3, 2021

CDC Alert for In-Office Lead Screening for Members

Applicable To: Mercy Care Complete Care, Mercy Care DD, Mercy Care DCS CHP, Mercy Care Long Term Care and Mercy Care RBHA

Please note that as of 10/29/21, the CDC has changed their guidance for childhood blood levels and has lowered the threshold for evaluation from 5 micrograms per deciliter to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter.

AHCCCS is in the process of revising their AMPM 430 to align with this new guidance. Click on the CDC Guidelines and Recommendations link for further information.

You may also review our Chapter 100, Mercy Care Provider Manual - General Terms, MC Chapter 5 - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT), Section 5.09 - Blood Lead Screening, which contains important information, as well.

Please don't hesitate to contact your Mercy Care Network Management representative with any questions or comments. You can find this notice and all other provider notices on our Mercy Care website .

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