How frequently does Medicare cover Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Screening and High Intensity Behavioral Counseling (HIBC) to Prevent STIs.

Frequency:

One annual occurrence of screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in women at increased risk who are not pregnant
One annual occurrence of screening for syphilis in men at increased risk
Up to two occurrences per pregnancy of screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in pregnant women who are at increased risk for STIs and continued increased risk for the second screening
One occurrence per pregnancy of screening for syphilis in pregnant women; up to two additional occurrences in the third trimester and at delivery if at continued increased risk for STIs
One occurrence per pregnancy of screening for hepatitis B in pregnant women; one additional occurrence at delivery if at continued increased risk for STIs
Up to two 20-30 minute, face-to-face HIBC sessions annually