Screening Pelvic Examinations

80.4 - Screening Pelvic Examinations (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) Section 4102 of the BBA of 1997 (P.L. 105-33) amended §1861(nn) of the Act (42 USC 1395X(nn)) to include coverage of screening pelvic examinations for all female beneficiaries for services provided January 1, 1998, and later. Effective July 1, 2001, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 (P.L. 106-554) modifies §1861(nn) to provide Medicare coverage for biennial screening pelvic examinations. Payment is made under the Medicare Physician's Fee Schedule (MPFS).