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The Pediatric Pulse:
The Impact of Pediatric Lead Screening
and Testing Barriers on Patient Care

Lead screening and testing are critical to pediatric patient health. We understand that many NJ pediatric practices face challenges in providing lead screening and testing within their offices. We want to hear directly from you and your practice about the barriers, from lab access to payment and beyond. The information will help advocate for meaningful change. Thank you!
1.Which of the following best describes you?(Required.)
2.What is the name and location (zip code) of your practice/organization?
(List all that apply)(Required.)
3.What type of pediatric practice do you work with?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
4.Which insurance plans do you currently accept?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
5.Does your office provide in-office lead screening or testing?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
6.At what ages do you normally provide or refer patients for pediatric lead screening/testing?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
7.If performed in-house, who is primarily responsible for lead screening/testing?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
8.If performed in-house, which lead codes do you code for billing purposes?
(Please provide codes and modifiers if possible)
9.Does your office utilize the LeadCare Analyzer II machine?(Required.)
10.Which lab(s) do you refer your patients to?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
11.What barriers do you face with lead screening/testing in-house?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
12.If you previously performed lead screening/testing in the office, why did you stop? (Put N/A if not applicable)(Required.)
13.What barriers do your patients face when referred to a lab for lead screening/testing?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
14.If referred out, does your office follow-up with the patient to confirm they performed the lab screen/test?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
15.In general, of the patients you refer for lead screening/testing, approximately how many complete it?(Required.)
16.Which insurance plans do not adequately reimburse/pay for lead screening/testing?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
17.Do you or your biller regularly check lead claims to ensure payment is appropriate?(Required.)
18.Has your office ever:
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
19.Do you believe in-office lead screening/testing should be paid at a higher rate to reflect time, training, and supply costs?(Required.)
20.Would your practice resume in-office lead testing if equitable reimbursement were in place?(Required.)
21.Would you or your office be interested in more training and education surrounding lead screening/testing?(Required.)
22.Would your practice/staff be interested in participating in a future NJAAP Lead ECHO program?(Required.)
23.Is there anything else you'd like us to know about lead screening/testing in your pediatric office?
24.Please provide your name and contact information if you're open to follow-up discussions regarding this topic:
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