National_Coverage_Determinations_Manual / PROSTATE_CANCER_SCREENING_TESTS-COVERED

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the Medicare coverage policy applies to prostate cancer screening encounters and understand the general scope of the screening benefit discussed in the manual.

Article Sections

1. General

   Introduces the Medicare coverage policy for prostate cancer screening tests and notes the overall coverage framework, including timing and payment-related context.

2. Screening Digital Rectal Examinations

   Covers the section devoted to the prostate screening examination addressed by the policy, along with the associated frequency limitation and provider qualifications discussed in the manual.

3. Screening Prostate Specific Antigen Tests

   Covers the section devoted to the laboratory screening test addressed by the policy, along with the associated frequency limitation and ordering requirements discussed in the manual.