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5. Gynecological Health Services

5.1 Services, Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization

Gynecological examinations, surgical procedures, and treatments are benefits of Texas Medicaid.

The following gynecological procedures and services are benefits of Texas Medicaid:

•Assays for the diagnosis of vaginitis

•Endometrial cryoablation

•Uterine suspension

•Salpingostomy

•Diagnostic hysteroscopy

•Abortion (Criteria is described in a later section)

•Laminaria insertion

•Examination under anesthesia

•Hysterectomy

•Surgery for masculinized female

•Pap smear (cytopathology studies)

Refer to: Section 2, "Medicaid Title XIX family planning services" in this handbook for information about contraception, sterilizations, and family planning annual examinations.