Guidelines & Clinical Policies
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Preventive health guidelines
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Aetna Medicaid adopts nationally accepted evidence-based preventive health guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Where there is lack of sufficient evidence to recommend for or against a service by these sources, or conflicting interpretation of evidence, we may adopt recommendations from other nationally recognized sources.
The guidelines are adopted to facilitate improved health care and appropriateness in the delivery of healthcare. They are not intended to direct coverage or benefits determinations, or treatment decisions.
2021 Immunization Schedule - children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger
Adult and pediatric preventive guidelines, including perinatal
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening
Depression Screening in Adults
Folic Acid for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects - Preventive Medication
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Screening
High Blood Pressure Screening in Adults
HPV recommendations - NEW
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EPSDT/Bright Futures
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- EPSDT/Bright Futures, Periodicity Schedule and Coding Matrix
- EPSDT Periodicity Schedule Changes Aug2015
Autism Update
The Department of Public Welfare has added screening for development delays and Autism Spectrum Disorders for eligible Medical Assistance (MA) recipients under 21 years of age to the MA Program Outpatient Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2009.
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Clinical practice guidelines
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Aetna Medicaid adopts evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) from nationally-recognized sources. CPGs are tools that help practitioners make decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances. They are reviewed every two years or more frequently if national guidelines change within the two-year period.
The CPGs are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to direct individual treatment decisions.
- ADHD Children and Adolescents CPG
- Alcohol Abuse CPG
- Asthma CPG
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease CPG
- Congestive Heart Failure CPG
- Coronary Artery Disease CPG
- Diabetes CPG
- HIV_AIDS CPG
- Hypertension CPG
- Immunizations CDC Guideline
- Major Depressive Disorder CPG
- Prenatal Services CPG
- Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain CPG
- Preventive Screenings CPG
- Tobacco Cessation CPG
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Pharmacy prior authorization
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Our Clinical Policy Bulletins (CPBs) explain the medical and pharmacy services we may or may not cover. They are based on objective, credible sources, such as the scientific literature, guidelines, consensus statements and expert opinions.
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Prior authorization
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Some therapies and medications require prior authorization. A current list of the services that require authorization is available via the secure web portal or on the prior authorization requirement search tool. If you have questions about what is covered, consult your provider manual or call 1-866-638-1232.
Tips for requesting authorizations:
- ALWAYS verify member eligibility prior to providing services
- Complete the authorization form for all medical requests
- Attach supporting documentation when submitting
- Submit service authorizations through our secure web portal. Or, you can fax to
1-877-363-8120. - Use this helpful checklist when filling out and submitting a Prior Authorization Request Form
Prior authorization notices:
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Prescribing Guidelines
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Post-Service Reviews
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Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania and Aetna Better Health Kids does not routinely conduct post-service reviews. Providers are expected to follow procedures for requesting prior authorizations as defined in the Provider Manual, provider’s individual contract, on the Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania and Aetna Better Health Kids website, or as per written notice to the provider. Providers who fail to obtain the required prior authorization are instructed to submit a claim and follow the provider appeal process.