The Texas Health Steps Provider’s Guide to the Periodicity Schedule

Texas Health Steps services are available to eligible children ages birth through 20 years, which means patients’ needs can change dramatically over time. How can Texas Health Steps providers be assured they are completing the appropriate screenings and preventive services at every checkup for every age?

The Texas Health Steps Periodicity Schedule is the essential tool that outlines every required component of the 30 preventive medical checkups available to eligible infants, children and adolescents. Understanding how to read, interpret and apply the Periodicity Schedule is a crucial skill for Texas Health Steps providers and their staff members.

Quick Quiz

Which of the following checkup components are covered on the Periodicity Schedule?

Age intervals at which preventive medical checkups are due

This answer is correct, but there is more to consider.

The Periodicity Schedule includes a comprehensive listing of age-appropriate checkups, federal- and state-mandated screenings and tests, and personalized health education and anticipatory guidance.

Mandatory, recommended and risk-based screenings for each age-appropriate checkup

This answer is correct, but there is more to consider.

Texas Health Steps-approved tools for developmental and mental health screenings

This answer is correct, but there is more to consider.

Recommended health education and anticipatory guidance topics for each age-appropriate checkup

This answer is correct, but there is more to consider.

All of the above

This answer is correct.

Stay Current

The Texas Health Steps Periodicity Schedule is updated on a regular basis. Always consult the current version to ensure all required checkup components are completed.

Why It Matters

Your familiarity with the Texas Health Steps Periodicity Schedule promotes office productivity and ensures infants, children and adolescents receive age-appropriate health screenings and preventive services.

References

Texas Health Steps Anticipatory Guidance Provider Guide

Texas Health Steps Periodicity Schedule