EPSDT / TENNderCare: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)

Components of EPSDT/TENNderCARE exams include:

• Comprehensive Health (Physical and Mental) and Developmental History
  • Initial and Interval History
  • Developmental/Behavioral Assessment
• Comprehensive Unclothed Physical Exam
• Vision Screening
• Hearing Screening
• Laboratory Tests
• Immunizations
• Health Education/ Anticipatory Guidance

TNAAP can help you:

• Improve the quality of preventive health screens you perform
• Maximize reimbursement
• Reduce administrative costs
• Improve audit outcomes

Use our resource and reference materials:

• Free EPSDT training programs (formal or informal) at your practice
• Downloadable age-specific chart documentation forms
• Other sample forms such as lead and TB risk assessment forms
• A comprehensive EPSDT manual with detail regarding:
  • Requirements of each component
  • Dental referrals
  • State audit standards
  • Reporting fraud and abuse
  • Filing a medical appeal with an MCO
• Information and resources regarding Developmental and Behavioral screening

Preventive Care and Coding;
Training and Resources
Available from TNAAP

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