Chlamydia screening for teens and young adults

Talking to a teenager about chlamydia can be difficult. But, if untreated, this typical teenager could develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or worse, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain. Provider resources can help get the conversation started. For a free Chlamydia How-To Implementation Guide for Healthcare Providers, visit the National Chlamydia Coalition website at  http://chlamydiacoalition.org.

 

The largest growing populations for chlamydia are teens and young adults aged 15 to 24. Through annual screening – a simple urine test in your office or in an off-site lab – you can help teens and young adults maintain good health.

Chlamydia Screening in Women (CHL): HEDIS® recommends annual screenings for teens starting at age 16 and for women up to age 24. Sexually active teens, young adults, and women should be tested each calendar year as well as women who have:

• Made comments or talked to you about sexual relations
• Had a pregnancy test
• Been prescribed birth control (even if used for acne treatment)
• Received gynecological services
• A history of sexually transmitted diseases
• A history of sexual assault or abuse

 

Description	CPT Codes
Chlamydia tests	87110, 87270, 87320, 87490, 87491, 87492, 87810
Pregnancy test exclusion	81025, 84702, 84703

 

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